LOST LARSON

Address: 5318 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 11, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (23 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Aug 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
• Pass — Tue Dec 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Nov 26 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE GARAGE TO NOT BE PEST PROOF WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE DOOR. I
• Pass — Fri Aug 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EM
• Fail — Thu Aug 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF HAM VALUED AT $60
• Pass — Wed Jun 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPE
• Fail — Wed Jun 21 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP T
• Pass — Wed Mar 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS
• Fail — Wed Feb 22 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILE
• Pass — Wed Jan 11 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM DISPLAY COO
• Pass — Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. | 49. NON-FO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jul 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER- CUT CUCUMBERS AT 50.3 F AND DINGLEBERRY SPREAD AT 50.3 F.
• Pass — Wed Sep 15 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. LARGE FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPENED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED. FIND OTHER ALTERNATIV
• Fail — Thu Sep 02 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED HOUSE LIES(OVER 10) AND SMALL FILES(OVER 30) THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES WITH UNCOVER
• Pass — Thu Jun 10 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN SELLING AREA ABOVE RE-PACKING AREA.BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,REPAIR
• Fail — Fri May 28 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING IS NEEDED ON SITE(30 EMPLOYEES,ONE CERTIFICATE
• Pass — Fri Aug 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANA
• Fail — Wed Aug 19 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDE
• Pass — Thu Apr 18 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FO
• Fail — Thu Apr 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR

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