Levy Restaurants @Lincoln Park Zoo Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN MEXICAN AND ITALIAN GRILL ON SERVING LINE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR FRAME BENT IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.LID HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME AND GREASE REMOVED FROM GREASE CONTAINER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN 1ST FL. REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS ON 1ST FL. SERVING LINE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR GARBAGE DOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.