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LUX

5237-5241 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LUX 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
2303820

Location recorded for this inspection · LUX · 5237-5241 N HARLEM 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285528

Location recorded for this inspection · AVANTGARDE BG · 5237-5241 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR ABOVE 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK TOO SHORT, NOT REACHING THREE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OF THE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN (BY 3 COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM AND ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604556

Location recorded for this inspection · AVANTGARDE BG · 5237-5241 N HARLEM 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: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in boiler room, rear kitchen storage areas, and storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken light shield in rear storage area shall be replaced, light shields in prep area need cleaning.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Employee's bathroom self closing mechanism in state of disrepair/broken, shall be replaced.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Employee's bathroom exhaust fan shall be replced, 3 compartment sink faucet leaking in rear storage area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604234

Location recorded for this inspection · AVANTGARDE BG · 5237-5241 N HARLEM 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: Above violation still remaining.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604223

Location recorded for this inspection · AVANTGARDE BG · 5237-5241 N HARLEM AVE

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: Found/Observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gaps, also found/ observed rear exit doors in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors. Citation Issued #H000071337, with a court date of 6/23/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 AT 9:00 AM.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling/rust, in walk in cooler, coolers shall be replaced/repair. storage shelving/racks in storage room shall be replaced/repair.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front, and rear storage cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged, missing, stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, storage areas and bathrooms shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in front prep area, rear prep areas shall be repair/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shield in prep areas shall be provided, light shields in prep areas, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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45 of 65 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 51858.

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