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LANDBIRDS

2532 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LANDBIRDS has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 26, 2018. The most recent inspection, on March 22, 2022, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 2, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 10, 2019. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on May 10, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2020. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2020. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED, LAST DATE OF SERVICE 02/24/20. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN UTENSILS(WHISKS,SPOONS ETC.)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASH ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE SPILLS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),NO CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE TO DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED AREA AT THIS TIME.(CORRECTED ON SITE)(COS).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS 2-40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 68.9F-81.3F INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC BLACK BINS ON TOPSIDE OF GRILL.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 80LBS.$172.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND GRILL TABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN PREP AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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