⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LOST LARSON

5318 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Uptown

License #: 2583423

23
Total Inspections
12
Passed
9
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2025 Inspection

August 11, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2024 Inspection

November 26, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE GARAGE TO NOT BE PEST PROOF WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE DOO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2023 Inspection

August 18, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EM...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 10, 2023 Inspection

August 10, 2023• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF HAM VALUED AT...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2023 Inspection

June 28, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO P...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2023 Inspection

June 21, 2023• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2023 Inspection

March 1, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTL...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2023 Inspection

February 22, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE T...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2023 Inspection

January 11, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM DIS...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 17, 2022 Inspection

August 17, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2022 Inspection

July 15, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER- CUT CUCUMBERS AT 50.3 F AND DINGLEBERRY SPREAD AT 50.3 F. ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2021 Inspection

September 15, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. LARGE FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPENED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED. FIND OTHER ALTERN...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 2, 2021 Inspection

September 2, 2021• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. LARGE FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPENED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED. FIND OTHER ALTERNATIVES ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2021 Inspection

June 10, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN SELLING AREA ABOVE RE-PACKING AREA.BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,RE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2021 Inspection

May 28, 2021• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING IS NEEDED ON SITE(30 EMPLOYEES,ONE CERTIFICATE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2020 Inspection

August 28, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2020 Inspection

August 19, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2019 Inspection

April 18, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2019 Inspection

April 11, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 13, 2018 Inspection

November 13, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2018 Inspection

May 23, 2018• License• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED ENTRY INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE BATHROOMS WITH NO DOOR OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTAL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2018 Inspection

May 23, 2018• License Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK UNEVEN AND IN P...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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