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3 SQUARES

1020 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for 3 SQUARES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463983

Location recorded for this inspection · 3 SQUARES · 1020 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293304

Location recorded for this inspection · 3 SQUARES · 1020 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182027

Location recorded for this inspection · 3 SQUARES · 1020 W LAWRENCE 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: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 59.7F, QUINOA 43.9F, BRISKETS 44.2F, PORK 44.1F, CHICKEN 43.9F, SAUSAGE 46.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $144.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED NO STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED A KITCHEN EMPLOYEE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR NET OR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167011

Location recorded for this inspection · 3 SQUARES · 1020 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM COMMON AREA AND INSIDE STALL. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS AND WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE RINSE SINK BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2160178

Location recorded for this inspection · 3 SQUARES · 1020 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: P-TRAP FOR HOOD GREASE RUN-OFF ABOVE COOKING LINE. MUST INSTALL CATCH PAN....NOTED MISSING LID AT THE ICE BIN OF THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING COVING AT WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE AND BEHIND PREP LINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS AT THE MENS' BATHROOM COMMON AREA AND INSIDE SOME STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS AND WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ACOUSTIC TYPE CEILING TILES INSTALLED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET OF THE HOT WATER AT THE RINSE SINK BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60640

321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2589169.

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