Kitchen + Kocktails

September 24, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: THE FIRST HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR EXCEEDS THAT MAX HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAX OF 120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • FOUND THE RIGHT SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES; MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN IS NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSIL IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE CURRENTLY TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: THE SODA GUN IN THE BAR AREA IS MISSING THE DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE. • THE BAR COUNTER HAS A PORTION MADE UP OF UNFINISHED WOOD. MUST SEAL WOOD OR PROVIDE NONABSORBENT MATERIAL.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE. • ALL ITEMS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AND ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE FACILITY'S OPERATION MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 16, 2021: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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