LU-LU'S INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS INCLUDING DATE AND TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; IN BETWEEN FRYERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SHELVING AND FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND THE TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE WASHROOM FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.