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Lowcountry 2

1132 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

29cited violations
2serious tier
12inspections
14tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2550380
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024120
2023260
2022110
2021100
2020220
20192112
2018140
2017230

Inspections

  1. Feb 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBERSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR FOOD PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE BLENDER THAT DOES NOT BREAKDOWN TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE.

  2. Apr 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED FACILITY PREPACKAGING FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMONADE USING A CAN SEALER AND WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.

  3. Apr 18, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. PERSON IN CHARGE HAD A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH AN EXAMINATION DATE OF 11/2/22 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND HAVE AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. PERSON IN CHARGE HAD A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH AN EXAMINATION DATE OF 11/2/22 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND HAVE AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED FACILITY PREPACKAGING FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMONADE USING A CAN SEALER AND WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. Apr 20, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR AREA AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Dec 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Sep 4, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  7. Apr 24, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. May 1, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Apr 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS IN REAR PREP WARE WASHING ARE. FINAL RINSE AT 155 DEGREES F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE FINAL RINSE REACHED 180 DEGREES F

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR WALK IN FREEZER HOLDING AT 34 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT (WALK IN FREEZER) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Aug 31, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKIN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Nov 16, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Nov 9, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Observed prep areas not protected. Observed open ceiling (with several pipes, air ducts, etc.) above kitchen prep area and dish area. Must provide a smooth and easily cleanable barrier between pipes, and air ducts and prep /dish area for protection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed raw wood on corner shelving units (for chips, grab and go items, etc.) in dining room. Observed raw wood on wall behind beer taps. Must seal or paint these surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Observed open ceiling above ice machine in rear hallway. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable barrier above ice machine. Must maintain same.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.