BAR LOUIE.

Chicago Health Dept

5500 S SHORE DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WASTELINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR. OBSERVED DISPENSER DRAINLINE LEAKING IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ACCUMULATED WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRY MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APR 16

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT SAME AREA.

SEP 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

AUG 28

2018

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. THE PIC WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112(C) OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES; ONE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ONE BEHIND THE BAR ON THE FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED FIFTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT AND SURROUNDING AREA; MUST CLEAN FLOOR AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. RECOMMENDED ECOLAB SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B 1) FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP COUNTER AND NOT STORED IN BETWEEN USES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED WITH THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF CONCENTRATION. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL AND FRYERS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CAN OPENER SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT, WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. ALSO THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM WATER AND DISHES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. (SCHEDULED FOR CLEANING JAN. 20, 2017).

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SEP 14

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOMS 1st FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTERS. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA GOING INTO THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2016

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVERD A BLACK,WHITE AND ORANGE SUBSTANCES INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE SHOOT WHERE ICE SLIDES DOWN INTO THE BIN. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOMS 1st FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTERS. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA GOING INTO THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP STATION IN FRONT OF GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN SANIZITING WATER NEXT TO PREP STATIONS FOR CLEANING PURPOSES.

SEP 10

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.

SEP 3

2015

FAIL 10 violations 2 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.15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK ,ALL REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA,BASEMENT AREA UNDER STAIR CASE.ALSO APPX.10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.FRONT DOUBLE ,DUMPSTER & POOL DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/3/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING MAKING DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GARBAGE CAN IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,FRYER,STOVE,OVEN,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR 3- COMP SINK,PREP COOLERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,BAR & DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL GAPS IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND ALL REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA,BAR AREA UNDER COUNTER,HOLE IN WALL NEAR GARBAGE DOOR.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISH AREA,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA & MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIR CASE,IN NOOK IN SAME AREA,UNUSED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.

AUG 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE REAR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DRY MOP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE WATER INLET PIPE FROM WALL LEAKING AT CONNECTION UNDER THE 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 6

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN BOX FREEZER LID W/EXPOSED INSTULATION NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER UNDER 2 COMP. SINK, NEED TO REMOVE ALSO NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT BEER COOLER FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK IN DISH ROOM.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING IN BASEMENT BEER COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPRAYER LEAKING AT 1 COMP. SINK DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPAIR.

JUN 13

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DRAINPIPES UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

JUN 6

2013

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM AND HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN HAVE HOT WATER LEAKS. DRAINPIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM REPORT DATED 3-19-13. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES BEHIND THE AREA. 38-MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA GUN HOLDERS, DRAINPIPES UNDER SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND AT LARGE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON OUTER DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA. CONNECT ALL DRAINLINES TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 28

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS, SINKS, AND COOLERS AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 19

2012

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

TOP PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40.0F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS. NOTED DISH MACHINES AT BAR AREA AND IN KITCHEN NOT REGISTERING ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINES PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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

DOORS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. NOTED 1/4" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE INNER AND OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE OUTER OPENINGS RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #537320 ON 4-26-11 NOT CORRECTED. (32) OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER IN THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (38) OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN ACCORDING TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING CODE. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, SINKS AND COOLERS AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 26

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER IN THE SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALSO #10 CAN OPENER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR CEILING ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER REAR KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED AND SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS AND CLEAN OTHER SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN ACCORDING TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING CODE

DEC 3

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISH WASHING RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WET FLOOR AT 3 COMP SINK, FLOORS MUST BE DRY AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMP SINK NEAR THE GREASE TRAP. LEAKY FAUCETS AND COMMERCIAL SPRAYER, REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

AUG 6

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 22

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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