LA PIRAMIDE RESTAURANT CORPORATION

3645 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

13 inspections

1. CanvassMar 4, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FACILITY USING GROCERY THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE HOT DOG BUNS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BUNS AND ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BLUE WALL ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA SPLATTERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 11, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassApr 3, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70.0F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE WITH BEEF.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OVER NIGHT,OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE/OVEN AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL UNDER AND AROUND,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassAug 19, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACK INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.
5. CanvassDec 28, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN.
6. CanvassSep 21, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN MEAT (ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CORRECTLY SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE, SALT ETC)
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ABOVE REAR PARTY ROOM.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
7. CanvassSep 3, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
8. Non-InspectionAug 24, 2021

   0 infractions

9. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 6, 2020

   0 infractions

10. CanvassFeb 28, 2020

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH OVER FREEZER COVER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THAT CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED WITH HOLES AND LOTS OF SPIDER WEBS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/07/2019 REPORT #2288360 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED
11. CanvassMay 7, 2019

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOOR TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (ICE MACHINE)IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BASEMENT STAIRCASE/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
12. CanvassMar 28, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL THE SALSA AND MEXICAN MILK INSIDE THE TWO REACH IN COOER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MIANTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
13. LicenseAug 3, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS BENEATH THE SHELVING WHERE THE BLENDER IS STORED,MUST MAINTAIN AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. RUSTY SHELF INSIDE THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. OBSERVED INTERIOR LID DAMAGED TO THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS AND SELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND SHELVINGS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.