Northside Bar And Grill

October 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE HOUSE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE OF THE DINING AND BAR AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WERE KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION AND DOORS TO PREMISES WERE WIDE OPEN. MANAGEMENT CLOSED THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WHEN THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,PANELS BEHIND BAR COUNTERS REQUIREE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS,CEILING FANS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP,REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WE-BAR.
code 38
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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 26, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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