Food Safety Report: Lockwoods 1st / Banquets 2nd-6th, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60603 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 26, 2026
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by dish washer twice handling dirty and then clean dishes with plastic gloves on without washing hands. Instructed to wash hands after every possible contaimnation. (priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods by two male employees. Observed employee handling toast from one plate to another and the other one placing bib lettuce onto toast for sandwich without wearing gloves. Food items were discarded. Must provide a barrier for handling ready to eat foods. (priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in small prep area.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package(squeeze bottles).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of a live roach on upper wall above dish machine and appx. 50 or more live small flies flying around,on ceiling and walls and floor drains in prep areas,dish washing areas,bar area,dining room,grab n go and (potters bar). Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/26/26. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash guard at hand sink in potter's bar area.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed food handlers not using proper barriers for handling ready to eat foods.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace missing handle on prep cooler drawer. Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in lockwood grab n go service counter.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn cutting boards with deep grooves and discolored surfaces to be in good repair.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace pantry prep door gasket.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from all equipment,shelving units,rolling carts,prep coolers,delime dish machine,undersides of scrape counter in dish washing area.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky stopper handle at 2- compartment sink, 3- compartment sink in rear prep area,1- compartment in pantry prep.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster overflowing with trash and debris without tight fitting lids. Must have trash below rim and provide tight fitting lids. (prioirty foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace loose wall panels in dish washing/mop sink areas,loose floor panel in walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must scrape chipping paint from walls and ceilings in dish washing area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from walls and ceilings throughout all prep,dish washing and bar area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises,walk in coolers and freezers including floor drains.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must repair or replace cracked light shield in grab and go rear prep area.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed missing food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report 2621793 8/6/25 not corrected-51-5-205. 15: observed cold water knob at handwashing sink in men's employee washroom missing and cold water not turning on. Instructed to replace missing cold water knob and restore cold running water to handwashing sink in men's employee washroom. 53-5-501. 17: observed no covered receptacle in women's employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in women's employee washroom for sanitary products. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov