Uptown Lounge

October 6, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense-Task Force
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SIDE BAR OF EXTENDED ADDRESS PROPERLY DRAINING WITH HOT AND COLD WATER.
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FREEZER FACILITY FOR FROZEN PIZZA.
code 2Priority
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. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE SERVICE AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE.
code 19
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. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT SIDE BAR IN EXTENDED ADDRESS.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN BAR ICE BIN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIVES HOLDER.
code 31
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 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. BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING BETWEEN BAR ICE BIN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPLACE.
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. FLOOR BEHIND MAIN FRONT BAR DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS STORED BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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 CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE RUST AND MOLD INSIDE AND ALONG SIDE OF FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE LINES FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE AND HOSE FROM PREMISES.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS CONTAINING FOODS.
code 40
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. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
code 41

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