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Citizen Bar

May 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: 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. OBSERVED DOOR TO THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS FILLED IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED. THE SINK WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH DISHES. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOOR. MUST SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS AND INSTALL BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A GRATE BELOW THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET CAPABLE OF REACHING ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 14, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings 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.

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