BALLAST POINT BREWING COMPANY.

Chicago Health Dept

212 N GREEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

2 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 3

2018

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed raw unfinished wood throughout bar top as well as at (1) large dinner table on main floor. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and maintain it all times.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed dust and debris from construction project on exterior surfaces throughout food prep and kitchen areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dust and debris from construction project on floors throughout. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Observed raw plastered dry wall on west wall directly outside walk in beer cooler. Also observed raw plastered dry wall on west in rear storage room near water heater. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable Instructed manager to seal said area and maintain it all times. Observed door sweep needed on interior bottom of Perioa st. exit door. Door is considered a rodent proof. Instructed manager to provide.

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