Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LUCY'S on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642148
Location recorded for this inspection · LUCY'S · 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14--OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229897
Location recorded for this inspection · LUCY'S · 1043 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: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38.005.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATOE(FRENCH FRY)CUTTER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE TOP LOAD ICE CREAM MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071624
Location recorded for this inspection · PIEROGI STREET · 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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
1932145
Location recorded for this inspection · PIEROGI STREET · 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE TWO REACH-IN COOLERS.FIVE POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 71.3F TO 72.4F;ALSO 25 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.3F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.POUNDS 30,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND,EMPLOYEE CLEANED UNIT AND GROUND DURING THE INSPECTION(PER OWNER REQUEST). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET NECK IS LEAKING AT EAST SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.UN THREAD FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCETS AT SAID PLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,ALSO UNDER THE THREE COMARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDE AT STAFF WASHROOM BY THE PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE.NEED TO PROVIDE IT.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454044
Location recorded for this inspection · PIEROGI STREET · 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TABLE TOP FRYER MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454035
Location recorded for this inspection · PIEROGI STREET · 1043 N CALIFORNIA 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: MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. ALSO FAUCET IS MISSING OFF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT. REPLACE FAUCET, ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ON MOP SINK.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO P-TRAP AT MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TABLE TOP FRYER MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559279
Location recorded for this inspection · POLAK EATERY · 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559283
Location recorded for this inspection · PIEROGI STREET · 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES ON STEAM TABLE: 3#'S MUSHROOM PIEROGI'S AT 120.3F, 3#'S SAUERKRAUT PIEROGI'S AT 125.5F VALUED AT $10. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD TEMPS MUST BE 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE STAFF/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT THIS TIME. EXPIRED CERTIFICATION PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION (04/2015). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BY ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. ALSO, OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATION POSTED FOR VIEWING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/10/2014, INSP #1496550. VIOLATIONS:#32- SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER; #34- PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT FOR FUTURE INSPECTIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. ALSO FAUCET IS MISSING OFF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT. REPLACE FAUCET, ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ON MOP SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496550
Location recorded for this inspection · POLAK EATERY · 1043 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: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WAITING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496457
Location recorded for this inspection · POLAK EATERY · 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WAITING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60622
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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