Barstool River North
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-03-26 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE BIN OR LIQUOR BOTTLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DAMAGED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT, WAREWASHING MACHINES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AREAS OF FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN SMALL SOUTHSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN SMALL SOUTHSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SINKS AND AND ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS(1ST FL AND BASEMENT) AND NORTHSIDE SMALL STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR BAR(ABOVE GLASSWARE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
2024-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED MULTIPLE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY.
2024-07-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 74.3-81.0F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM(LEFT AND MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINKS). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPE...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS OF LARGE SOUTHSIDE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE FROM UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS OF L...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 10PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BAG IN A BOX AREA ON FLOOR, ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-02...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER O...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR ON ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING GIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY.
2023-12-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling TCS foods ( chicken, beef..) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open drinks on Prep table at main kitchen, instructed to keep only capped containers.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled ( flour) instructed to label.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting at main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
63. REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
2022-11-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-10-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-12-06 Pass License Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED A WASTE WATER PIPE LOCATED ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAR AREA (ABOVE A COOLER/COUNTER AREA THAT WILL BE USED FOR GLASS/ALCOHOL STORAGE). MUST PROVIDE A WATERPROOF ENCASEMENT FOR PIPE OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE PIPE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON A STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUSTY SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT SURFACE AND TO SE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND CRACKED TILE FLOORING IN THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE CEILING TILES, AND REPAIR BROKEN TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2021-11-30 Fail License 5 ▾
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 72 F AND THE DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT 88 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOL...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED A WASTE WATER PIPE LOCATED ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAR AREA (ABOVE A COOLER/COUNTER AREA THAT WILL BE USED FOR GLASS/ALCOHOL STORAGE). MUST PROVIDE A WATERPROOF ENCASEMENT FOR PIPE OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE PIPE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON A STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUSTY SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT SURFACE AND TO SE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND CRACKED TILE FLOORING IN THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE CEILING TILES, AND REPAIR BROKEN TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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