OLD LWIW RESTAURANT INC in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/18/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at OLD LWIW RESTAURANT INC in an inspection dated 04/18/2023.

Located at 2228 W CHICAGO AVE in the Ukrainian Village area, the establishment serves the local community. The Ukrainian Village neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: Observed No Verifiable Employee Health Policy on Site at the Time of Inspection. Left Template and Instructed to Maintain Copies of Health Policy Signed By All Employees on Site at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010. Citation Issued.. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The third violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Paper Towels at Either Exposed Handwashing Sink. Instructed to Maintain Paper Towels at All Exposed Handwashing Sinks at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c). Citation Combined with the Above Violation.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The fourth violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Soap at Either Exposed Handwashing. Instructed to Maintain Soap at All Exposed Handwashing Sinks at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c). Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The fifth violation involved pest management. Inspectors documented: Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display - Comments: Observed Soiled Aluminium. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/18/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.