SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BERNARD & VANESSA'S LOUNGE.

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5206-08 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 18, 2012 · passed

1 of 3 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 MONTH
since Mar 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 18
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 21
2012
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #163522 3/7/12 #16 & 18 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.#16 STILL OBSERVED BLACK & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN & SANITIZE & MAINTAIN.#18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MOUSE & RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & LEDGE OF OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA MORE THAN 60 DROPPINGS.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A LOG BOOK.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE:TORN SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR,HOLES IN INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,TORN BAR STOOL SEATS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,BEER COOLERS,WALL VENTS,WINDOW SILLS,REFRIGERATOR,STOVE,FAN GUARD COVERS.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & CARPET.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND BAR & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOMS,BEER WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES,WALL TILES,HOLES IN WALLS & CEILING (BEER WALK IN COOLER).MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2-COMP SINK AT BAR,SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK,NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR AREA , BAR,PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector Comments: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment.MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

MAR 7
2012
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE PARTS OF ICE MACHINE & DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN BIN OF ICE MACHINE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.ONCE CLEANED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A).

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN RAT & MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,BEHIND BAR,IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER (BAR STOOLS,BIKE,ETC.), FURNANCE AREA.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/7/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE:TORN SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR,HOLES IN INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,TORN BAR STOOL SEATS.

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.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,BEER COOLERS,WALL VENTS,WINDOW SILLS,REFRIGERATOR,STOVE,FAN GUARD COVERS.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & CARPET.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND BAR & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOMS,BEER WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES,WALL TILES,HOLES IN WALLS & CEILING (BEER WALK IN COOLER).MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2-COMP SINK AT BAR,SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK,NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN.

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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR AREA , BAR,PREP TABLES.

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

Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment.MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

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