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LOST LARSON Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LOST LARSON 5318 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
November 26, 2024 Canvass License #2583423
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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 DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO ADEQUATELY PEST PROOF ALL EXTERIOR ENTRANCES.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GARAGE STORAGE, ON THE FLOOR BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE GARAGE, AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON SHELVES AND BEHIND DOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ENTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE COVERED IN AN EXTREMELY TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN PIECES AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA ON THE ICE MACHINE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ENTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE COVERED IN AN EXTREMELY TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN PIECES AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA ON THE ICE MACHINE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections