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Empirical Brew Pub

July 15, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISHWASING MACHINE IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, DURING ROUTINE RUNS. ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE DISH MACHINE FOR WASH OF UTENSILS UNTIL REPAIRED.MEANWHILE ALL UTESILS MUST BE WASHED ,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3COMP.SINKS. DISH WASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED.INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO OUR OFFICE TO HAVE TAG REMOVED AFTER REPAIR.
code 24
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTCLES
code 31
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID(COVER) FOR SERVING ICE BIN AT CORNER OF FRONT BAR.
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. INSTRYCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON ICOMP.& ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN IN THE REAR BAR,INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON 2NDFL,BASE OF DISH MACHINE ON 2NDFL, TOILET BOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ON SAME FLOOR,AND AT BACK STAGE TOILET.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AT THE BACK STAGE AREA,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER,AND AT STORAGW AREAS IN THE BSMT. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND BOXES OF PRODUCTS,ETC 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STAINS AND MARKS ON WALLS IN REAR BEHIND KITCHEN.
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 ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, CAN NOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT CORNER OF FRONT BAR .
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 26, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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