Cookie's Cocktail Lounge

October 1, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN ON ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES UNDERNEATH BAR TOP,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BEER COOLER,BEHIND WINE COOLER,DART MACHINE,FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN BEER CLOSET,DJ BOOTH ON WALL OUTLET,FOOT REST OF GAME,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/1/20.(PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST WRAP OR INSULATE OVERHEAD PIPES IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD,LIQUOR AND PAPER STORAGE OR REMOVE FROM AREA.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINERS BETWEEN USAGE.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON WINE REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK ON ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS DOORS BEHIND BAR.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. • MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM SODA GUN HOLSTER AT HAND SINK TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAP IN FLOOR ALONG CABINETS BEHIND BAR,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF DART MACHINE. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR BEER CLOSRT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER PALLETS ON 1ST FL. & BSMT. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BEER CLOSET,LIQUOR STORAGE AND BASEMENT.
code 55

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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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