BAR TOMA.

Chicago Health Dept

110 E PEARSON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2016.

Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS IN THE REACH-IN BEER COOLER AND THE FOOD COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 17

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES AND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2-DR COOLERS BEHIND BAR AT FRONT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHTOUT OF DUST AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN SUPPLY LINE AT TOILET IN REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS,TRASH,CARDBOARD AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 29

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POOLING WATER AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 18

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH WORN OR MISSING GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES

NOV 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GLASS TALL BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF WATER THAT GOES TO EACH TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. THE BOTTLES ARE UNABLED TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED APPROPRIATELY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE BOTTLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH WORN OR MISSING GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO HOLD WATER INSIDE OF THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN A SIDE ROOM AND NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

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FEB 4

2014

PASS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. HIGH TEMPERATURE GAGE READS 192F AS A FINAL RINSE. MAY REMOVE TAG AND USE MACHINE AS USUAL.

FEB 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. FINAL RINSE GAGE NOT OPERATIONAL. READING 140F FOR FINAL RINSE AND STUCK ON THAT TEMPERATURE AFTER CYCLE HAS FINISHED. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF MACHINE IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING THE FINAL RINSE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, GAGE READS CORRECTLY AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-11-13. MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS AND PREPARED READY TO EAT GELATO MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED IE: COVERED, WRAPPED ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN/MISSING PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE ON FAR RIGHT DRAWER COOLER ON COOKS LINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DIRTY FOOD PAN USED AS BUCKET TO CATCH DRIPPING WATER FROM LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUL 11

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED GELATO AT PASTRY ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

NOV 13

2012

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 9

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

BOTH LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINES AT BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING, TEST STRIP AT ZERO FOR CHLORIN LEVEL.MACHINE BEING USED DURING INPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR MACHINE SO PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS OBTAINED. MACHINES ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER WITH PREOPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

DEC 21

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SEAM UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHMACHINE (LEFT BOTTOM PART) HAVE GAPS WHERE FOOD/WATER PASSES THRU-MUST FIX/RE-SEAL. SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE, TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHMACHINE & AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE FREE OF SPLATTERS/FOOD DEBRIS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CONDENSATION WATER DROPLETS INSIDE CABINET OF HANDSINK AT THE GELATO/COFFEE AREA MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.

JUL 19

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 12

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 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

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON NORTH WALL BY MEN'S ROOM (1ST FLOOR); 8-ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DINING AREA ACROOS THE BAR; 5-ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE & FAN GUARDS OF LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING DUE TO DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPLACED; FLOORS UNDER SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOR CAULKING AROUND SPLASH GUARDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPLACED; & ALSO AROUND THE FRONT HANDSINK (ALONGSIDE MEN'S ROOM AT 1ST FLOOR). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK (LEFT SIDE) & ON THE RIGHT END SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE (BY THE PLASTIC CURTAINS)-MUST BE FIXED. 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.

JUN 18

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOOD SCREENS AT DRAIN LINE TO DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED AT ICE CREAM REACH-IN.

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