Brick House Bar And Grill

June 8, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED EXPOSED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AT 71.2F, WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM AT 70.5F, AND WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S ROOM AT 70.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH BAR AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND HAMBURGERS WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY CLEANABLE MATERIALS FOR MATS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED BAR HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM BOTTOM PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND CODES.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVILY DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE DISH AREA AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN OUTDOOR COURTYARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOOD COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2456666 DATED 11/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #10 "OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE." #47 "-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #47 "OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE." #53 "NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE." #53 "OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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