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Crowbar Lounge

May 10, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

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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: FRONT AND WEST DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR HAS 1" GAP ON BOTTOM AND WEST DOOR HAS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN BAR, ICE MACHINE. ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, BOTTLE CAPS, DEBRIS). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN (PEELING PAINT). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER VANITY AND WOMEN WASHROOM (WEST).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN BAR, IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/STORAGE AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: CLEAN DRAINLINES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST BANQUET BAR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SMOKING LIGHTED CIGARETTES AT BAR. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED.
code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 23, 2012: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.