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A New Leaf

1820 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
69/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
6
4 passed
Last Inspected
2017-12-05
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2017-12-05)
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2017-12-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED COVING FROM FLOOR MISSING AT FOOD DELIVERY/PREP AREA AT REAR,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT REAR FOOD DELIVERY/ PREP AREAAT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENTTO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

2016-09-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN 1ST . TOILETROOM AT TOP OF STAIRS

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR

2016-09-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3- LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUNG IN REAR PREP AREA .ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAIN ,GARDEN WEST DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPER...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN 1ST . TOILETROOM AT TOP OF STAIRS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND IN MEN'S TOILETROOM HAND SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

2015-11-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY

2013-04-09 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-12-13 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD STAGING AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS AREA. MUST DESIGNATE ONE OF THE BASINS IN THE BAR AREA TO SERVE AS AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH SIGNAGE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLA...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR STAFF MEMBER TO BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED WITH A GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARD TO WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF THE BAR AND STAGING AREA AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST FILL IN GAPS AND CRACKS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS OF THE REAR STAGING AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED BRICK WALLS WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE AND PAINT OR SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD WALL. PROVIDE A COVED BASEBOARD FOR WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING OF THE STAGING AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR ALL RESTROOM DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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