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Bow & Stern Oyster Bar

June 19, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMP SINK,SUMP PUMP & DINING AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH,CANS,ETC STUFFED INSIDE & HANGING FROM SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER & LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE TRASH,HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (POTATO,STEAKS,ASPRAGUS,)IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLER.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA & BAR AREA,RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN STORED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,DIPPING WELL,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,OVEN,STOVE,FILTERS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS,FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,COAT CLOSET.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 1ST FL 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DISH STORAGE ROOM.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 23, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.