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LAKE & UNION REST & LOUNGE

666 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LAKE & UNION REST & LOUNGE has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 16, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 21, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2012. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on April 26, 2011. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN UNDER GRILL AT MAIN COOKING LINE.MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF UTILITY SINK ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR FLOOR, AS WELL AS BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER BAR 3COMP SINK.MUST DRY WET FLOOR UNDER MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDED SHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE AT 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COOKING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINK AND THE LEAKY URINAL.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. REPEAT VIOLATION FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER. NO PROOF OF ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THE ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT WHILE EGGS AND SOUPS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE ABOVE BUSINESS WAS VIOLATED FOR HAVING NO CERTIFIED MANAGER DURING THE LAST INSPECTION PER REPORT # 343287 DATED 08/16/10. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. MR. HARRY D KOULIOUFAS WAS FAXED AN ENROLLMENT RECIEPT FROM FOODSERVICE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS DATED TODAY'S DATE (APRIL 26, 2011)
    • 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. THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS AND PLASTIC SPEED RAIL INSERTS AND THE HOT LINE SHELVING ARE DIRTY: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY EQUIPMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN HOT LINE PREP COOLER, AN UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IS BEING USED JUST BEHIND BROKEN UNIT. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE CORRODED WALK-IN COOLER CEILING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE BASEMENT AND BAR FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE SEATING AND SHELVES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE IS VERY DIRTY, CLEAN AND PAINT THE WALL.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 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 ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CURRENT CITY CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT THEREOF,WHILE HANDLING/SERVING P.H.F.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AROUND/BEHIND SHELVINGS & PREP-TABLES, ALSO ALONG WALLBASES AT DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED & FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
    • 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. MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY OLD/USED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OR CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE MINIMIZED & STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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