Chicago · Official inspection records

LOU MITCHELL'S

565 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LOU MITCHELL'S on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625338

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995265

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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 approximately 13lbs of raw eggs at improper temperatures in the prep cooler in the kitchen. Eggs found at temperatures ranging 47.9F - 57.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, valued at $6. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed poor hygienic practices in the dining room/service station. Observed several food handlers using bare hands to retrieve toast from toaster, and then place butter on toast. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (toast). Instructed all food handlers must either use utensils to handle ready to eat foods, or wash hands and wear gloves (and wash hands in between glove changes). Manager discussed corrective action with staff during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found baked goods(cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.) without proper label at front counter. Must properly label all prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain same.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat in downstairs prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of black slimy mold like substance on ice chute in lower compartment of ice machine in basement. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO NOTED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE TABLE-TOP FRY FRYER. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED SUNKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAJOR CRACKS IN THE GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAIRWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found excessive grease build up on walls next to cooking equipment, on the west side of kitchen. Must pull equipment away from wall, detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE CANNED GOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD ON THE MOP SINK HOSE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found faucet on 3 compartment sink (in basement prep area) in disrepair. Faucet is not aligned straight. Faucet and handles are slanted, disrupting flow from faucet. Must repair and maintain. Observed plastic cover on waste pipe cracked/damaged in basement area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. Found 2 restroom on lower level without proper ventilation. Must provide ventilation for each restroom.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside units. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978546

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO NOTED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE TABLE-TOP FRY FRYER. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED SUNKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAJOR CRACKS IN THE GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAIRWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE CANNED GOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE OR REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD ON THE MOP SINK HOSE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751454

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT THE HASHBROWN/SAUSAGE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE BASEMENT FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734985

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES FROM THE COOK LINE FOOD HANDLERS AT THE OMELET STATION AND THE POACHED EGG STATION. AT THE OMELET STATION, THE FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED WEARING GLOVES WHILE CRACKING RAW EGGS INTO CUPS, THEN GRABBING OMELET TOPPINGS WITH HIS HANDS FROM THE PREP TOP COOLER WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES OR WASHING HIS HANDS. AT THE POACHED EGG STATION, OBSERVED MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF A FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS WHILE WEARING GLOVES, THEN WIPING HIS HANDS ON CLOTHS HANGING FROM HIS APRON BELT. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS, THEN HANDLE CLEAN PLATES AND SERVING BOWLS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS OR CHANGING HIS GLOVES. THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION, INCLUDING PRIOR TO PLACING NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT WAITRESS LINE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE ANTS NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT THE HASHBROWN/SAUSAGE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE BASEMENT FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AND CAULKING BEHIND THE UPSTAIRS MOP SINK DETACHING AND SPLITTING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL AND REPLACE THE CAULKING SO THE AREA IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE FREEZERS AND DISPOSABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM FOR THE WASTE PIPES IN THESE AREAS, OR RELOCATE FOOD/FOOD CONTAINERS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTE LINES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538108

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537694

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537352

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533074

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F AND A FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE AT 59.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48 AND 60 DEGREES F. NOTED 5LBS OF ICE CREAM MIX AT 60 DEGREES, 2LBS OF FISH AT 51 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF EGGS AT 48-54 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 50.8 DEGREES F AND 2LBS OF STEAK AT 50.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT EGGS,BACON AND AN EGG SANDWICH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. ADVISED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515441

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515218

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1199628 ON 12/2/14 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. 38/01 - LEAK UNDER BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM THIS AREA AND STORE ON A KNIFE RACK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES AND COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MAINATIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199628

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199620

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MITCHELL'S · 565 W JACKSON BLVD

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 OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 10-29-14 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ANY OPEN HOLES/GAPS FOUND AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE AREA FOR RODENTS AND PROVIDE WORKING TRAPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INTO A PAN. MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD COOLERS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60661

145 of 191 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.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • DARK MATTER601 W JACKSON BLVD B · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • SUBWAY304 S JEFFERSON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SUBWAY304 S JEFFERSON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • JAY CANDY STORE550 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60661Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • METRO SPICE MART229 S JEFFERSON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SUBWAY SANDWICHES319 S JEFFERSON ST · Chicago, IL 60661Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 30743.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

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.

Report a record discrepancy →