LULA CAFE
2537-2543 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60647
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 4.5 LBS OF COOKED PASTA (INDIVIDUALLY BAGGED) STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION,RANGING BETWEEN 49-53F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL COVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BACK YARD AREA WHERE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS IN PLACE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANUES ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS , ORGANIZE AND KEEP AREA FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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.