The Black Barrel Tavern

October 20, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT COOKLINE HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED. • DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT COOKLINE HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A POLICY/KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED QUAT SANITIZER MEASURED AT 0PPM AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE QUAT SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE REACH IN PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE TOP AREA; 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN MEASURED AT 49.7F, 5LBS OF BEEF MEASURED AT 55.4F, 2LB OF VARIOUS CHEESE MEASURED AT 54.3F, 2LBS OF TOMATO SAUCE MEASURED AT 52.1F, 1LB OF DELI MEAT MEASURED AT 48.5F. APPROXIMATELY 19LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $36. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF & EGG ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: REACH IN PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE TOP AREA IS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERAURE MEASURED AT 50F. ALL TCS FOODS IN THE UNIT HAVE BEEN DISCARDED WHILE ON SITE (SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #22). UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE STICKER REMOVED BY INSPECTOR IF HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: EXTERIOR SIDE EXIT DOOR HAS OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: CLEAN DISHWARE (CUPS) STORED NEAR BAR DISH MACHINE HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE PREP-LINE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE TOP AREA MAKING WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW PREP-LINE COOLER DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTERED OVERFILLED WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND SECURED PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS ARE NOT OVER FILLED AND LIDS ARE SEALED CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
code 58
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED CHILDRENS MENU ONLINE AND IN PERSON DOES NOT HAVE HEALTHY DRINK ALTERNATIVES LISTED.
code 64

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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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