Chicago Inspection: LUCY'S — Fail

Chicago CDPH · August 26, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (10): 1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: 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 2. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: 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 foundat 3. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink in basement dishwashing area. must provide. 4. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 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 5. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL: 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. (+5 more) Address: 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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