The Continental Lounge

July 20, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense-Task Force
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings3

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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 LINE TO BAR GUN BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR NOT CONNECTED.
    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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR NOT INSTALLED.
    code 11Priority
  • 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.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .
    code 4Priority
  • 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 NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE CONTAINERS BEHIND BARS.
    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.FOUND 5 DOORS TO PREMISES 1ST,2ND FLOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
    code 18
  • 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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BARS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
    code 32
  • 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 INCLUDING BARS NEED CLEANING,MISSING FLOOR COVING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.
    code 34

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