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Black Ensemble Theater

December 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
code 11Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE BARS AND IN ALL RESTROOMS.
code 12Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPLANY.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: BOTH BARS LACK A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARDS AND GREASE TRAP. MUST INSTALL. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 110F REQUIRED AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO STORE BOTTLES AND BOXES OF LIQUOR.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REGLUE THE VINYL BASEBOARD AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLOSE UP ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE RESTROOMS.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE GARAGE AREA AND ORGANIZE THE WORKROOM (PILES OF WOOD ON FLOOR, ETC.).
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 8, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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