The Beer Bistro

August 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER SEEPING OUT FROM COVERED/SEALED FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN DRAINING OFF INTO OPEN FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PLUMBER CLEAR OVERFLOWING WASTE LINE AND REPAIR. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME.
code 10Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BOTH (2) EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH SINKS BEING USED AS "SLOP" SINKS FOR WASTE DRINK ICE AND GARNISH. BOTH SINKS WITH INSTALLED SCREENS TO CATCH DEBRIS FROM DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SCREENS.
code 11Priority
Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BAR, 4 FLIES AT DISH AREA IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN AND 8 FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. KITCHEN AND MOP SINK AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF "HOT SHOTS" FLYING INSECT SPRAY ON SHELVING BEHIND BAR NEXT TO BEER TAPPER. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE DURING RE-INSPECTION. MOST RECENT REPORT PROVIDED DATED 5-10-11. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE.MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DOCUMENTATION.
code 14Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR STORED CLEAN, INVERTED GLASSWARE ON SHELVING FOUND SPLASHING WASTE WATER ONTO SURROUNDING FLOOR AND SPLASHING UP INTO STORED GLASSWARE WHEN WASTE WATER FROM BAR DISH MACHINE IS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED GLASSWARE AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR DRAIN OR REMOVE ALL SHELVING. UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 4Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
code 21
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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM THRESHOLD NOT RODENT PROOF. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING. ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND THROUGHOUT BAR FLOORS. DAMAGED CHIPPED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER 2ND.FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 28, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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