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Half Sour

December 27, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Observed hand sink in kitchen inaccessible for proper hand washing (spoon resting inside basin). Observed hand sink in bar inaccessible for proper hand washing (hand sink being used as a dump sink for beverages/ice at the bar). Observed hot water handle on bar hand sink in disrepair(not functioning properly). Observed hand sink in north side bar without paper towels. Instructed hand sinks may only be used to wash hands. Instructed all hand sinks must have soap and paper towels (or sanitary drying device) available at all times. Hand sinks must be easily accessible and maintained at all times. Operator removed contents from hand sinks, repaired hot water handle at bar sink, and provided paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed dry storage items (nuts, seasonings, etc.) and potentially hazardous foods (chicken, fish, etc.) in walk in coolers and prep coolers not properly labeled. Must label all dry storage foods with name, and potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
code 30
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed items stored on floors in walk in coolers. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed ice machine and bag in the box sodas stored under unfinished ceilings (with exposed pipes, etc.). Must provide surfaces above and behind this equipment which is smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed water dripping from rear of toilet in restroom closest to the bar, on the south side of building. Must repair and maintain same. Must install hand sink in (smaller) bar in basement area. Must maintain same.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Observed prep coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint in kitchen. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all staff members while in kitchen prep area.
code 42

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Compared with No Entry on June 9, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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