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September 20, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • food from a questionable sourcecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
    Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE BEHIND ANY OF THE 3 BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BAR HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    code 11Priority
  • No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical
    Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND ALL 3 BARS, IN THE DINING ROOM AND PREP AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING AND SHELVING BEHIND 2 OF THE BARS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO, MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 13Priority
  • Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
    Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #579315 ON 2/23/11 NOT CORRECTED: 21/01- A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
    code 14Priority
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHES 170F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE GREATER THAN 180F. NO CITATION ISSUED - MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    code 8Priority
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #579315 ON 2/23/11 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL BARS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. 38/01- PROVIDE DRAIN LINES CONNECTED TO ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
    code 29
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS.
    code 30
  • 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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES BEHIND THE BARS, ALL BOTTLES OF LIQUOR, ICE BINS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN. FLOOR BEHIND THE SMALL BAR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE BARS AND NEAR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 34
  • 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 WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND BEHIND ALL BARS.
    code 35
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UTILITY ROOM NEXT TO THE BAR IN THE EAST ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 23, 2011: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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