Citizen Bar

July 17, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeShort Form Complaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • food from a questionable sourcecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE INSIDE BAR AND OUTSIDE BAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE. INSIDE BAR HAS A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK AND A STRAINER USED FOR THE DUMP SINK INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK USED FOR WASHING HANDS. NOTED WASH CLOTH,WIN DEX WINDOW CLEANER INSIDE OUTSIDE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE AND CLEAN SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    code 11Priority
  • 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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN, BEEF,TACOS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE A ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
    code 21
  • * Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers
    Inspector note: NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AN PREMISES AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
    code 28
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY OR USE BY DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
    code 30
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
    code 31
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED SOME RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.
    code 32
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: NOTED STAINED CEILINGS,CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES AT CEILING ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED TILES,PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES
    code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 22, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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