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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Lya

29 N Wacker Dr

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Canvass

Apr 16, 2026

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5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SWITCH-ON DRINKING WATER FILTER INSTALLED AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET, HANDWASHING SINK STILL FUNCTIONAL WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AND WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRINKING WATER FILTER FROM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW BEEF AT THE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE, BETWEEN 60.4F AND 64.6F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD LISTED TCS FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 65 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $650.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEM ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

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notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IN-USE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN HOT-HOLDING TABLE AND COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

License

Feb 21, 2025

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

Missing allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

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, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

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