Lu's Deli/ Catering

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Inspections

1. Nov 25, 2025 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Nov 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Nov 12, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH EYE WASH STATION HOOKED UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETELY REMOVE EYEWASH STATION AND PARTS AND TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR MULTIGENTDER TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 2 OUT OF COMISSION DISH MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND RESTORE DISH MACHINES OR REMOVE DISH MACHINES TO AVOID CLUTTER.

4. Sep 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STOREROOMS, NOTED CEILING TILES AT THE MECHANICAL DISHWASHING AREA CEILING TILES EXPANDED WITH MOISTURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

5. Sep 3, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     HAND SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT HAVE HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINPRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STOREROOMS, NOTED CEILING TILES AT THE MECHANICAL DISHWASHING AREA CEILING TILES EXPANDED WITH MOISTURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED REPLACEMENT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS STOR ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER.

6. Jul 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION 3 LBS STEAK MARINADE @58.0F, 30LBS COOKED ROAST BEEF @46.0F, 15 LBS PROSCUITTO @ 51.0F, 12 LBS SLICED GENOA @48.6F, 35 LBS COOKED POTATOES @52.0F, 9 LBS COOKED PORK SAUSAGE @60F, 3 LBS COOKED BLACK EYED PEAS @52.5F, ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 58.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, COOKED POTATOES, VARIOUS SLICED DELI MEAT, COOKED PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINE USE, REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PIC DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED STORED KITECHENWARE IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

7. Nov 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Oct 31, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     No proof of pest control service, No log book on site, instructed manager to obtain a licensed pest control operator and keep a log for service on site. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(C)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     using disposable plastic spoons in food preparation, instructed to use proper multi-use utensils.

9. Mar 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP WAS BEING PREPARED. THE PERSON ON SITE WHO IS IN CHARGE OF FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THEIR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ANY TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     - OBSERVED THE 3RD FLOOR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A/C AND WATER LINES THAT ARE WRAPPED WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE OR RELOCATE ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     - OBSERVED THE INDOOR GREASE BOX DIRTY AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     - MUST PROVIDE VERIFIABLE AND ACCREDITED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE.

10. May 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALSO MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

11. Apr 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES AT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AT INSIDE SURFACESINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

12. Jun 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKET ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jul 24, 2015 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Jul 16, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Jul 9, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALL AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ON WALL LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL DINING AREA AND AT WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE PROBLEM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

16. May 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

17. Nov 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD PRODUCTS NOT LABELED UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT MISSING AND WORN AWAY IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN/PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

18. Jan 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS. ROAST BEEF IN GRAVY IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 108.5F. 10 LBS. COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 114.4F TO 129.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $90.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

19. Aug 1, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND EQUIPMENT DUSTY FROM CONSTRUCTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION)