LAUGH FACTORY CHICAGO

3175 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

15 inspections

Réinspection de la plainte26 oct. 2023
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 4-301.16 OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND - OR RINSING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK
Réinspection de la plainte23 oct. 2023
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND - OR RINSING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM8-31-2023,REPORT#2581066) #16) 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Réinspection de la plainte18 sept. 2023
11 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - 2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - 2-101.11 NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 4-301.16 OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND - OR RINSING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM BY THE BAR AREA USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FIXTURES: TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO MUST CAP ALL PIPING, OR RELOCATE ITEMS
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - 5-403.12 DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 COVERED IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S AND GENDER WASHROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 THE BRICK WALL INSIDE THE LAST STALL OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS NOT CLEAN. HOLES AND CRIVESES.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.12 EXCESS BLACK SLIME AND WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER ON THE FIRST FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Plainte31 août 2023
11 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND-OR RINSING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM BY THE BAR AREA USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FIXTURES: TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO MUST CAP ALL PIPING, OR RELOCATE ITEMS
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - COVERED IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S AND GENDER WASHROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - THE BRICK WALL INSIDE THE LAST STALL OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS NOT CLEAN. HOLES AND CRIVESES.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - EXCESS BLACK SLIME AND WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER ON THE FIRST FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Plainte16 août 2023
0 infraction
Canvass20 déc. 2019
0 infraction
Canvass19 déc. 2017
5 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED, AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM RIGHT SODA GUN DRIP TRAY.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN MINERAL DEPOSITS AND DARKISH STAINS FROM UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM AND 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND/OR RINSING. OBSERVED A COFFEE MAKER IN SIDE SERVER'S ROOM BUT NO HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO SERVE THIS FOOD HANDLING AREA. ALTERNATIVELY, OPERATOR MAY RELOCATE COFFEE PREP TO AN AREA SERVED BY A HANDSINK.
Canvass13 déc. 2017
0 infraction
Canvass27 nov. 2017
0 infraction
Canvass17 nov. 2016
0 infraction
Canvass1 nov. 2016
0 infraction
Plainte24 sept. 2014
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE GASKETS TO REMOME FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
Canvass24 oct. 2013
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - FOUND BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST BE DECLUTTERED.
License Re-Inspection21 févr. 2012
1 infraction
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - 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. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
License16 févr. 2012
9 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST TURN ON PREP COOLER AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F AND FREEZER BELOW 0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVEL AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  - Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE BAR HANDSINK AND ALL RESTROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED LID FOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER UNABLE TO BE CLOSED DUE TO A LARGE CABINET PLACED IN THE DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP GARBAGE LID CLOSED AND HAVE ADEQUATE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE IS NOT OVERFLOWING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - 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. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.