The River Of Chicago

August 2, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint-Fire
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE BARS AND STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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 FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR BAR HAS STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE SINK THAT DOES NOT DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. A SECOND HANDSINK IS LOCATED AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE WORKING HANDSINK UNTIL THE OTHER IS REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 26
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #176561 ON 3/9/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01-OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE. 33/01-DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OVEN AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. 34/01-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. 36/01-INADEQUATE LIGHTING OBSERVED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. 38/01-OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE SECOND FLOOR BAR.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLOWING: VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS INCLUDING THE SEALS AROUND THE DOORS, INTERIOR OF BROILER AND OVEN, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, DUST ON THE SPRINKLER LINES IN THE PREP AREA, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS AND LIQUOR CLOSET FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE. SEAL ALL BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WEST EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR BAR LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK. PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 9, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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