Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LU'S DELI/ CATERING on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645793
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLER #1 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.9 F ALSO OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKING AND BUBBLING) AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627660
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627104
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626913
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH EYE WASH STATION HOOKED UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETELY REMOVE EYEWASH STATION AND PARTS AND TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR MULTIGENTDER TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF COMISSION DISH MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND RESTORE DISH MACHINES OR REMOVE DISH MACHINES TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602429
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STOREROOMS, NOTED CEILING TILES AT THE MECHANICAL DISHWASHING AREA CEILING TILES EXPANDED WITH MOISTURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602017
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT HAVE HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINPRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STOREROOMS, NOTED CEILING TILES AT THE MECHANICAL DISHWASHING AREA CEILING TILES EXPANDED WITH MOISTURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED REPLACEMENT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS STOR ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593984
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578992
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION 3 LBS STEAK MARINADE @58.0F, 30LBS COOKED ROAST BEEF @46.0F, 15 LBS PROSCUITTO @ 51.0F, 12 LBS SLICED GENOA @48.6F, 35 LBS COOKED POTATOES @52.0F, 9 LBS COOKED PORK SAUSAGE @60F, 3 LBS COOKED BLACK EYED PEAS @52.5F, ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 58.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, COOKED POTATOES, VARIOUS SLICED DELI MEAT, COOKED PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINE USE, REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PIC DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORED KITECHENWARE IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566742
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566241
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: No proof of pest control service, No log book on site, instructed manager to obtain a licensed pest control operator and keep a log for service on site. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(C)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: using disposable plastic spoons in food preparation, instructed to use proper multi-use utensils.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521678
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279708
Location recorded for this inspection · LU'S DELI/ CATERING · 26 E PEARSON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP WAS BEING PREPARED. THE PERSON ON SITE WHO IS IN CHARGE OF FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THEIR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ANY TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE 3RD FLOOR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A/C AND WATER LINES THAT ARE WRAPPED WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE OR RELOCATE ITEMS.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE INDOOR GREASE BOX DIRTY AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE VERIFIABLE AND ACCREDITED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60611
511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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