Dirty Daycare and Dusty Floors: Lincoln Square Health Inspections

Failed establishments had serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A fail rating does not mean the business's license is automatically suspended.

All inspections are done on a routine canvass, unless otherwise noted.

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Town’s Limits Cantina, 1838 W. Lawrence Ave.
Inspection date: Aug, 21 and Aug. 22
Results: Fail, Pass
Violations: The grocery store didn’t have an exposed hand washing bowl with running hot and cold water. The inspector found missing and broken floor tiles by the rear exit door, which must be repaired. Management must also cover the ceiling lights and repair the leak in the two-compartment sink.

On a return visit, all items were corrected except for the missing light covers and broken floor tiles.

Food and Liquor Express, 2752 W. Lawrence Ave.
Inspection date: Aug. 27
Results: Pass
Violations: The inspector found debris and dust build-up on the floors, along with unnecessary articles in the rear storage areas.

Swedish Covenant Hospital Daycare, 2824 W. Winona St.
Inspection date: Aug. 28
Results: Pass
Violations: The daycare center had food debris in the microwave oven and the kitchen cabinets, which need to be sanitized. Management also needs to clean the debris and dust build-up on the laundry room floor.

Savory Spice Shop, 4753 N. Lincoln Ave.
Inspection date: Aug. 29
Results: Pass
Violations: Before the shop opened, the inspector found unfinished walls in the rear storage area, which need to be repaired and painted. Washroom ventilation also needs to be completed.