SEP 13
2016
PASS 1 violation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
BAR CASA BLANCA.
Chicago Health Dept
1158 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2016.
Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 26
2016
FAIL 2 violations
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
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
PASS 1 violation
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
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
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
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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.
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
PASS 2 violations
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
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
PASS 2 violations
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.
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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