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Black Ensemble Theater Cultura

4440-4450 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Liquor · Low risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 3 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2012-05-10
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2012-05-10)
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2011)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
2012-05-10 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-12-23 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE BARS AND IN ALL RESTROOMS.

critical Pest 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. MU...

serious Food Temperature

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

BOTH BARS LACK A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARDS AND GREASE TRAP. MUST INSTALL. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 110F REQUIRED AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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 PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO STORE BOTTLES AND BOXES OF LIQUOR.

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. MUST REGLUE THE VINYL BASEBOARD AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLOSE UP ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE RESTROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE GARAGE...

2011-11-08 Fail Task Force Liquor 1475

No violations found.

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