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Commonwealth Tavern

July 15, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS BURGERS AND STEAKS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE, WOODEN WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND WOODEN WALL MOUNTS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION ABOVE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT DISH WASH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER HALLWAY. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2288359 ON 5-7-19 NOT CORRECTED #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 7, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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