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Lucy'S

1043 N California Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 26, 2026

20

Inspections on record

7

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 26, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HOT WATER DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN TURNING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING LINE WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
  3. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED BEEF PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-63F SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOES, PORK, COLE SLAW, MACARRONI AND CHEESE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 48F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  6. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN LID AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP LID SHUT TIGHT ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
  8. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
  9. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
  10. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 26, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2020ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2018ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2017CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2015ConsultationPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2015CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2014License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 8, 2014LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Lucy'S — questions

Did Lucy'S pass its last health inspection?
Lucy'S at 1043 N California Ave was inspected on Aug 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Lucy'S?
The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HOT WATER DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN TURNING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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