Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386409
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
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.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2304110
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND REAR WARE WASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION FROM THE WORKER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2200944
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A)(1) OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 130F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $5. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 60.4F, MILK AT 48.7F, EGGS AT 53.6F, GROUND BEEF AT 52.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 67.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A) DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1665222
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1631600
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1631400
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527459 DATED MARCH 03, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 36-INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. FOUND THE FRONT CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PIZZA OVEN AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILS UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. DETECTED A STRONG SEWER SMELL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMELL.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1621292
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND WASTE WATER BACK UP IN REAR PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND CLEARED THE FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527459 DATED MARCH 03, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 36-INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PIZZA OVEN AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILS UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETECTED A STRONG SEWER SMELL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMELL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1527459
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
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: REMOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MIXER AND REPLACE WITH A TABLE WHICH IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPREATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1325017
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
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: NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED/DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR VENTS TO REMOVE OLD DEBRIS AND LITER.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1325013
Location recorded for this inspection · LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA · 133 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT THE IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.1F. THIS COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. NO CITATION
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT FOOD HANDLER. PREMISES WILL BE SERVING PIZZA SLICES AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
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 FRONT DOOR (NOT RODENT PROOF) WITH A 2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. NO CITATION
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED/DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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