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Northside Bar And Grill

August 5, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: ECO LAB LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISPENSING "0" PPM--TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND NOTIFY THE THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL cdphfood@cityofchicago.org TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE THE BAR AREA AND HALLWAY CORRIDOR LEADING TO CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING COPIES OF THE IDPH LICENSES AND A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide ice bin covers for ice bins at bars.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FAN COVERS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SECTIONS OF WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING ENDCAPS ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET FOR THE 1COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AT REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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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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