Chicago
25
BEAT

Bar Louie

47 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
25/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
11 passed
Last Inspected
2020-01-14
Pass Rate
50%
8 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2020-01-14
Failed 8 inspections (2018, 2016, 2015...)
Sanitation issues found across 53 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 53×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2020-01-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, REAR AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

2019-01-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION(PAPER TOWELS) AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE PAPER TOWELS MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME, FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT TIME O...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTSIDE, INSIDE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS FRYERS, REACH IN COOLERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FACILITY REFUSE RECEPTACLES FULL TO CAPACITY. MUST INCREASE REMOVAL SERVICE FOR FREQUENCY AND MINIMIZE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IMROPER STORAGE OF MOPS; MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD, CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-02-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-02-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE). OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING A READY TO EAT SALAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS THEN HE PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO E...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ARE TO...

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 3 SIDE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS AND A MISSING KEY HOLE ON ONE OF SAID EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, AROUND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND SLOW DRAINING LOCATED AT THE REAR BAR AND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES.

2017-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA IN USE WITH NO SANITIZER. THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA HAD NO SANITIZER BUT WAS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS THAT WERE AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE HOSE FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER RESTING IN THE WATER OF THE WASH AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN HOSES SO THAT THEY DO NOT REACH THE WATER. FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION A...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SUBSTANCE AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AND WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, FLOORS IN THE CORNER OF THE BAR AREA AND IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-05-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEANING HIS HANDS WITH A CLOTH TOWEL AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT AND PUTTING ON GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGRT O HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. CRITICAL CITAITION ISSUED....

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2015-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN ICE BIN WITHOUT A LID AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRP WALL AT THE REAR BAR UNDER THE COUNTER NOT ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

2015-06-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK AND RED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG THE COOKLINE IN THE KITCHEN AND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN ICE BIN WITHOUT A LID AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE, LARGE DISH MACHINE AND FRONT BAR WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRP WALL AT THE REAR BAR UNDER THE COUNTER NOT ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

2015-01-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT LOCKERS AND SANITIZE THE LOCKERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

2014-12-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE FOR THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE...

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 LIVE COCKROACHES AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOM BAR. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT LOCKERS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WA...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 160.5F) WAS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZA...

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT LOCKERS AND SANITIZE THEM.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2014-06-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER AND ALL DOOR HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA AROUND REACH IN FREEZER AND GREASE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION IUNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPLACE MISSING VENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-06-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN AREA AT REACH IN FREEZER, GREASE HOLDING CONTAINERS AND DISH MACHINE AREA. 8-10 ROACHES NOTED. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH AREA AND PRIVATE ROOM BAR AREA. 5-6 FLIES NOTED. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOT...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER AND ALL DOOR HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA AROUND REACH IN FREEZER AND GREASE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION IUNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPLACE MISSING VENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-06-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK IN REAR BAR AREA NOT DRAINING. HANDSINK MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN 48 HOURS. BAR NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN AREA AT REACH IN FREEZER, GREASE HOLDING CONTAINERS AND DISH MACHINE AREA. 8-10 ROACHES NOTED. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH AREA AND PRIVATE ROOM BAR AREA. 5-6 FLIES NOTED. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT B...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER AND ALL DOOR HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA AROUND REACH IN FREEZER AND GREASE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION IUNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPLACE MISSING VENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREA, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGH OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE LAST COMPARTMENT (CLOSES TO DOOR) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA.

2013-08-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 15 IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 30 IN THE REAR BY THE DISH/ICE MACHINE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE/ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREA, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGH OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE LAST COMPARTMENT (CLOSES TO DOOR) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA.

2012-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.

2011-12-06 Pass Canvass
4
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 BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ALONG COOKL...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED 1 MISSING FLOOR TILE BY POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS/BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AN...

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...

2011-03-10 Pass Canvass
5
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. COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS ALSO MUST REM...

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, COOLERS/SINKS ...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUPMENT IN PREP AREA AN...

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. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN BAR TOP AND WALL AT REAR BAR(BEHIND COUNTER). MUST SEAL GAP.

minor Pest Activity

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 BEHIND BEER WALK IN COOLE...

2010-08-27 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-29 Fail License
3
minor Sanitation

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

Found ice bins at front bar areas with no covers.

minor Sanitation

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

Found floors not clean at rear bar areas.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found no drainboard and grease trap at rear preparation 3 compartmnet sink. Found no grease trap at front bar 3 compartmnet sink. Found no mop sink with backflow prevention devices/vacuum breaker.

100
Corner Bakery Cafe
100
Pockets
52
Taureaux Tavern
63
Hackney'S Printers' Row
18
Micky'S Chicken and Fish

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