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Lucy's

Restaurant

1043 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

West Side

Sep 2, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Staff food handler and allergen training certificates were expired.

Key Findings

  • Food handler training certificates for current employees were expired and must be updated.
  • Allergen training certificates for all certified food managers were expired and must be renewed.
  • Hand washing signage was missing at the employee sink in the basement dishwashing area.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

2-102.13--EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Violation code #58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector's Notes:

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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Inspection History

Lucy's has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 89% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 2, 2026.

Sep 2, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 26, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Aug 18, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.