SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEAUTY BAR.

BEAT. 35/100

1444 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 6, 2012 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO PPOTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 31
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Violation #18 still pending.

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

Violation #33 still pending.

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

Violation #34 still pending.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Violation #38 still pending.

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

Violation #41 still pending.

JUL 27
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE/MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ICE MAKER AND ICE BIN REMOVAL OF MOLD.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.FAX LETTER ATT.A.LOPEZ WHEN READY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR HALLWAY AREAS AND THE BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR AT THE BOTTOM MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING, CONTAINERS NOT COVERED.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

BAR GUNS,AND HOLDERS AND COUNTERS BEHIND BAR AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH HANDSINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS WERE NOTED.

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

UNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO PPOTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 11
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

AUG 3
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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.FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO 3 COMP SINKS,MISSING ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND BAR.

MINORSanitation
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 REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING BAR GUNS,HOUSING ATTACHED,COOLERS,SINKS,ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & 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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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