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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Lucky Strike

1027 W Addison St

Last inspected Nov 4, 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.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Nov 4, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON FRONT BAR AREA. MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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 4, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 18, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR ANY CERTIFIED MANAGERS BY CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PROGRAM WITH FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

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
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

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
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE (1) HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND TWO (2) HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA TO BE MISSING A HANDWASHING SIGN INDICATING FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHIG SIGN AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MEASURING CUPS, CONTAINERS, AND LARGE PITCHERS STORED ON SHELVES ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED AND NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON PARTS OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN AND DAMAGED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE PLATFORM BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE, ABLE TO BE FULLY PULLED AWAY FROM THE SINK. HOT AND COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE AT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 18, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 3, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

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