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LUVERSIA'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

522-524 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LUVERSIA'S FAMILY RESTAURANT has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 25, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 8 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: Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 16 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2014. 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 5, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2014. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • : MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,FRYERS,STOVES AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND THUR OUT FRONT SERVING AREA
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE ABOVE HAS NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • : MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,FRYERS,STOVES AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL THE UTILITY SINK IN THE STORAGE CLOSET,REMOVED FROM WALL IN THE STORAGE CLOSET
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND THUR OUT FRONT SERVING AREA
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE ABOVE HAS NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,FRYERS,STOVES AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL THE UTILITY SINK IN THE STORAGE CLOSET,REMOVED FROM WALL IN THE STORAGE CLOSET
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND THUR OUT FRONT SERVING AREA
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVOIUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1322133 DATE 03-05-2013 NOT CORRECTED(33)FINISH CLEANING ALL PREP TABLES & SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT & SURFACES THROUGHOUT(34)DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE STORAGE CLOSETS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES,IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(35)SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT,SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS WALLS IN KITCHEN,IN WINDOW LEDGES,AND THROUGHOUT,REPAIR FRONT ENTRY DOOR AT BOTTOM,CLEAN DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN(37)INSTALL SELF-CLOSIND DEVICE TO ALL WASHROOM DOORS(41)ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR(CLUTTER MUST BE ELIMINNATED),INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 3 CONPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRILL FROM OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR,NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION
  7. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FINISH CLEANING ALL PREP TABLES & SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT & SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS WALLS IN KITCHEN, IN WINDOW LEDGES, AND THROUGHOUT. REPAIR FRONT ENTRY DOOR AT BOTTOM. CLEAN DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR(CLUTTER MUST BE ELIMINATED).
  8. License

    7 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, NO RESIDUAL READING RECORDED ON TEST STRIP. MUST HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES & SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT & SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS WALLS IN KITCHEN, IN WINDOW LEDGES, AND THROUGHOUT. REPAIR FRONT ENTRY DOOR AT BOTTOM. CLEAN DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR(CLUTTER MUST BE ELIMINATED).

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