NOV 28
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLACK CAT LOUNGE.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
1640 W 115TH ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 28, 2023 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLE UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
MAY 22019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL, FLOUR NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, TRAYS, NOT INVERTED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 252019FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL, FLOUR NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE ICE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, TRAYS, NOT INVERTED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED RUST AND RESIDUE INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPATMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND RESIDUE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
MAR 72018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STILL CLEANING FLOOR IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND BAR WITH A HOLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
FEB 272018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN HEATER ROOM, BEHIND COOLERS IN BAR AREA, AND STAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1767831 DATE 4/22/2015. VIOLATION# 33 INSTRUCTED TODETAIL CLEAN ABD MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. #34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVYEQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. #35INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO RE-SEAL ALL NEWLY PATCHED WALLS IN LOUNGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SIDE HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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APR 222015PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2015
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND GUN HOLDERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PER THE CITY CODE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
APR 132015FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISHES INSIDE OF IT AND WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, KEEP ON THE PREMISES AND AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND GUN HOLDERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PER THE CITY CODE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
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