SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAR CASA BLANCA.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

1158 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 13, 2016 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 13
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

AUG 26
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578379 DATED 10/01/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

OCT 1
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

NOV 22
2013
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary clutter and unsed articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles causing rodent nuisance and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

NOV 8
2013
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Also, evidence of rodent activity on premises. Front entry door has 1/4 inch gap on left door in middle. Observed rat droppings in basement-approximately 15 in box and under storage shelf in basement. Instructed to repair and rodent proof entry door to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all rodent activity.

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

Interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor in basement and behind equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Hot water pressure low in women's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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

Unnecessary clutter and unsed articles in basement, second floor storage room and rear kitchen area. Instructed to remove all unused articles causing rodent nuisance and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

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OCT 12
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA

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

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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR KITCHEN AREA

OCT 20
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.

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

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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES,PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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