Three Lake View Restaurants Fail Food Inspections

The information has been collected from publicly available data published by the Chicago Department of Public Health's Food Protection Program. The data is available here. 

To fail an inspection, the establishment had to have serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A failed rating does not mean that the restaurant's license is automatically suspended. 

Fifty Four Eleven, 2850 N. Clark St. (Mobile)

Inspection Date: Nov. 12
Results: Fail 
Inspection Type: License Re-Inspection
Comments: The service windows weren't screened properly to prevent pest entry - there was approximately 1/4 inch openings on the sides of the installed screens. Fifty Four Eleven corrected the issue and passed a follow-up inspection on Nov. 13. 

The Popcorn Asylum, 2823 N. Lincoln Ave. 

Inspection Date: Nov. 14
Results: Fail
Inspection Type: License
Comments: No comments were provided. 

Native Foods Cafe, 1023 W. Belmont Ave. 

Inspection Date: Nov. 14
Results: Fail
Inspection Type: Complaint
Comments: There was no evidence of outer openings rodent/insect proofed. (There was a 1/4 inch gap on the rear exit double doors.) A certified food manager must be present when "potentially hazardous foods" (soups, salads, sandwiches, etc.) are being prepared. Floors were found not swept and mopped in the basement. There was no self closing door at the employee restroom in the basement, and there was no exhaust vent at the employee restroom int he basement. Basement dry storage must be cleaned and unnecessary articles must be removed to prevent potential pest harborage. Dust accumulations of the ventilation covers must be removed. 

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