BLACK ROCK PUB.

Chicago Health Dept

3614 N DAMEN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2016.

Last inspected Nov 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 16

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BEER WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. ABOVE DOOR IS UNEVEN AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #2. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #2.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT TOP OF GREASE TOP LID UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BROKEN GLASS, AND DEBRI UNDER ALL FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR HOLES AT THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT TOWARDS THE BACK OF BASEMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BASEMENT TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE PEELING CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED INSIDE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER PIPE UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMP MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

SEP 4

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR BAR AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

AUG 28

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

REAR SIDE AND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, MUST BE REPAIRED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVES BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF COOKING FRYERS,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR BAR AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MAY 28

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT,MISSING. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR BAR AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THE MEN'S WASHROOM URINALS,

MAY 20

2013

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098355 DATED 6/4/12. #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS/LID FOR THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT MISSING . MUST PROVIDE COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAPS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS AND FINISH PAINTING THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THE MENS WASHROOM URINALS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AND BY THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

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JUN 4

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; UP RIGHT FREEZER, FRYERS AND LARGE OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BAR AREAS FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND CLEAN FLOORS AT SAME AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAIN BAR AREA 3PART SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

MAY 30

2012

FAIL 0 violations

MAY 10

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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 REPAIR FLOORS AT BAR AREAS, REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & 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 REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JAN 7

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN CHAR GRILL, AND DRIP TRAY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE MISSING TILES IN REAR BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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