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LUIGI CAFE INC

4212 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LUIGI CAFE INC on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
626369

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI CAFE INC · 4212 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
626309

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI CAFE INC · 4212 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE WORN FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED. REATTACH DOOR SWEEP TO REAR GARAGE DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING UNDER ORDER TAKER DESK AND IN WASHROOM. HOLE IN WALL IN REAR FROM PLUMBING WORK; RESEAL WHEN COMPLETE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED. (TWO SINKS ON PREMISES) REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMP SINK (PIPE).

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
626236

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI CAFE INC · 4212 W MADISON ST

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: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT.All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED; MUST MAINTAIN.The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN SMALL CLOSET AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE UNDER DESK AREA, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE WALL COVING FOR WALLBASE IN WASHROOM. MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OF SINK. REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS OF THIS THREE COMP SINK. TWO THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
347297

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI CAFE INC · 4212 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS, SPILLED SAUCE, ETC.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN SMALL CLOSET AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE UNDER DESK AREA, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE WALL COVING FOR WALLBASE IN WASHROOM. MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OF SINK. REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS OF THIS THREE COMP SINK. TWO THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60316

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI CAFE INC · 4212 W MADISON ST

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTS,WIRES & PIPES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,SEAL LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP & TOILET ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60305

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI CAFE INC · 4212 W MADISON ST

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS APPX.100 OR MORE ALONG WALLBASES IN REAR GARAGE AREA & GARAGE DOOR & FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 157272 6/1/09 NOT CORRECTED.33-MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,FREEZERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT,BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.34-EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP & DEBRI ON FLOOR,UNDER,BEHIND,ALONG WALL BASES THRU-OUT.35-MUST CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS. 36-MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.37-MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASH ROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE & TOILET ROOM DOOR.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTS,WIRES & PIPES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,SEAL LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP & TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHTS & END CAPS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT POTATO SINK AND VALVE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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