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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Lost Larson

5318 N Clark St

Last inspected Aug 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Aug 11, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 26, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE OF TWO MANAGERS PRESENT ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source

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