A NEW LEAF.

Chicago Health Dept

1820 N WELLS ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

6 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Dec 2017.

Last inspected Dec 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2017
PASS 2 violations
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.

SEP 23
2016
PASS 2 violations
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

SEP 16
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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.

NOV 23
2015
PASS 2 violations
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

APR 9
2013
PASS · 0 violations
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DEC 13
2012
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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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