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Old Lwiw Restaurant Inc

2228 W Chicago Ave

Last inspected Jun 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 20, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 : DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 13, 2025

Fail

15 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY SANITIZING WATER AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT, OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES AT SEPARATE TIMES WASHING DISHES AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING IN DISH RACK TO DRY WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

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 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS ON HOT SELF-SERVICE BAR, SUCH AS 3LBS. PORK & CHICKEN BALLS-129.2F.5LBS. PORK-124.5F.5LBS. POTATO-123.4F.5LBS. MUSHROOM GRAVY-126.9F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX.18LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ON COLD SELF SERVICE BAR SUCH AS 3LBS. GREEK SALAD-53.2F.5LBS. REDDISH SALAD-54.3F. 5LBS. RED BEET SALAD-52.9F.5LBS. CUCUMBER SALAD-55.6F.3LBS. PUREE BEETS-53.6F.3LBS. CARROT SALAD-49.5F.5LBS. CUT WATERMELON- 54.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.29LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT SELF-SERVICE HOLDING UNIT AT 99.5°F AND COLD HOLDING SELF-SERVICE UNIT AT 46.9°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 136.9°F AND COLD HOLDING 42.3°F.AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ON BOTH UNITS. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD HOLDING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

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 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA & BAR MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (SHOES AND CLOTHING STORED ON CHAIRS AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOP AT COFFEE STATION.MUST REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN REWASH & SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2597256 7/9/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS.#55-: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source

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