Lula Cafe, 2537 -2541 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Lula Cafe
Address: 2537 -2541 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: Jun 16, 2011
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Oct 7, 2010 100
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 16, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 7, 2010

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTING SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.ALSO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6' OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED REPAIR PIPE LEAKING WATER UNDER DISHMACHINE,AND FAUCET DRIPPING ON 3COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.ALSO 3COMP.NOT DRAINING OUT WATER COMPLETELY, IN THE BAR INSTRUCTED TO TILT.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. NOTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR OR MUSTACHE RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAINED ALL HAIR WHEN HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES

Jun 16, 2011

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS AT MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN,SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS LOCATED AT NORTH BASEMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUN,HOUSING ATTACHED BAR,SHELVING,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

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