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LOKCAL

3256 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626436

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKCAL · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY STAND MIXER AND PREP CUTTING BOARD ALL FROM PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN GARBAGE CAN AND MICROWAVE OVEN EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEAL AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA LEADING TO THE WASTE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: BARTENDER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

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Inspection history

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CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2626484

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2509977

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES ESPRESSO DRINKS AND CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BACKING UP AND CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER USE. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386389

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293733

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE MISSING SANITIZER AND PROPER MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE . MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL PROPER SHELVING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DRAINING DISHES AFTER WASHING

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND VENTILATION SYSTEM ON HUD AREA

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA OBSERVED TO BE INSTALLED TO CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ITS NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WIT INSTALLED SHELVING. MUST PUT SEPARATION BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SERVICE SINK AND CLEAR SPACE SO SINK WILL BE ACCESSIBLE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND KITCHEN.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, .WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LIGHT IN KITCHEN ARE DIMMED AND NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH VISIBILITY TO WORK WITH FOOD . MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY OF LIGHTS 20-50 CNDL/FT2.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION #57 FROM 8/13/2018 REPORT #2200846 OBSERVED TO BE IN VIOLATION AND NOT CORRECTED.EMPLOYEE DO NOT HAVE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2200846

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12- NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN WINGS,HAMBURGERS. MANAGER AIDA VELIC ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:33PM DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED COS

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)-NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C)-ALL READY TO EAT FOOD,TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(D) ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING TABLES, BAR COUNTER, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11(D)-ALL CLEANED SINGLE UTENSILS, POT,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/IN-INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS STOVE LINER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17(A)-CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.16-FILTERS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE REST OF FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367-NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2050131

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1754213

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ASSORTED PIE KITCHEN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIORS OF KITCHEN CABINETS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN KITCHEN AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1631306

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN MISSING AN AERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SO WATER FLOW IS STEADY AND DOES NOT SPLASH OUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ESPRESSO MACHINE OR TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR INSPECTIONS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546210

Location recorded for this inspection · FAVORITE CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS,

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SMOKING ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SMELLED CIGARETTE SMOKE FUMES UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT, INFORMED OWNER THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES AT ANY TIME, PROHIBITED WITHIN 15 FEET OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CHECKED PASS HISTORY OF ESTABLISHMENT, FIRST OFFENSE,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501703

Location recorded for this inspection · FAVORITE CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE CABINETS, UTENILS AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT VISBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1399303

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL CAFE · 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE CABINETS AND COOLERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE COOKING OIL BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENT. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENTS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSDE FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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