LUCY'S CAFE
2100 W ROSCOE ST, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 13, 2026
- Type
- Canvass Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHSSTORED ONTOP OF UNUSED COOLERS, TOP OF PREP TABELS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING LOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE PREP SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKY UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUCESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.