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Southway Lounge

January 2, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE, PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1228050 ON 07-12-2013 AND REPORT #920438 ON 12/06/13 NOT CORRECTED: #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY BEHIND THE BAR AREA UNDERNEATH BAR AND IN CABINETS, FOUND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS. #24-3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS UNABLE TO FILL THE 3RD COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
code 24
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPAIR/REPLACE DIRTY AND STAINED CARPETING IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST KEEP DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS OFF GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 6, 2013: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 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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