Did Lokcal pass its last health inspection?

Lokcal at 3256 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Nov 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Lokcal?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Lokcal

3256 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 3, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 3, 2025

#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY STAND MIXER AND PREP CUTTING BOARD ALL FROM PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN GARBAGE CAN AND MICROWAVE OVEN EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEAL AND NON-ABSORBENT.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA LEADING TO THE WASTE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: BARTENDER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 3, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2025	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 19, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 24, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 18, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 13, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 11, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 4, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 4, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 20, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 11, 2012	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 13, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 9, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Lokcal — questions

Did Lokcal pass its last health inspection?: Lokcal at 3256 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Nov 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Lokcal?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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