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LUNA CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LUNA CAFE 5433 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
May 23, 2025 License Re-Inspection License #2987818
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: : 2-501.11--- NO EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-602.13--- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDES OF THE METAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 4-301.16-- MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP/FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11---- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED AND ALL OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING SEALED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11---- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED AND ALL OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING SEALED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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