Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for RED LOBSTER on .
Checked · Source updated
Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628051
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE BUILD UP AND WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521247
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SEAFOOD, RICE, ETC), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, FINAL RINSE AT 138F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL WAREWASHING MACHINE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-025
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS AT WAIT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING VENTS, MOTORS, RUBBER GASKETS OF DOOR), ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN SURFACE CLEAN AND DRY
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA, WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD ACCUMULATION. FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSSIVE FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261393
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed water flow time inadequate at washbowl sinks in restrooms. Must adjust timers to provide minimum of 15 seconds of consistent water flow at all metered faucets for proper handwashing. Must maintain same.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed 1-2 gap on bottom left corn of rear exterior door. Must repair. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on equipment on the cooking line. Instructed aluminum foil not permitted as a liner. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed excessive accumulation of dirt/grease on equipment in front section of the kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this equipment. Must maintain same.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Observed standing water in several areas of kitchen near dish area, front coolers, and in the rear by chemical room. Instructed must keep all floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071524
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE KITCHEN DISH AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059577
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CABINETS IN THE WAIT STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR ICECREAM FREEZER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770502
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764051
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, SERVICE LINE AND BEVERAGE STATION, BEHIND THE BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/3/15 WAS NOT POSTED WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547435
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CRACKED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER LID. REPLACE SAME. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND TOP BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK ACROSS FROM WAIT/SERVICE LINE IN PREP AREA. DOOR HANDLER OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING ON DOOR. REPAIR SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT DRY, STANDING WATER AREA NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY, FREE OF WATER. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WAIT STATION AT LEFT OF BAR NOT MAINTED, EXCESSIVE RUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT FRONT WAIT STATION/SERVING LINE NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1494029
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
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: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF PLATE COOLER IN ALLEY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER. REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON STEEL BARS BEHIND BEHIND STOVE. ABATE PEELING CONDITION AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHENA DN IN BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT DISH SINK WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP SPRAYER CLEAN AND SANITARY.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN DISH AREA, GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT, FLOORS UNEVEN AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES AND ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED, SMOOTH , EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THIS CONDITION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMUALATION ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY. CLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY AND REPLACE MISSING GROUT AT HANDSINK. MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITION UNDER SINK AT DISH AREA. MUST ABATE ALL DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LINE IN WALK IN CEILING LEAKING. REPAIR WATER LINE AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN ALLEY OR IN SERVICE/BAR AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON BOTH MACHINES.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493874
Location recorded for this inspection · RED LOBSTER · 5201 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.