BLACKBIRD.

Chicago Health Dept

619 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WAREWASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FEB 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed ceiling and wall Junction on East wall, in dish washing area with black mold like substance. Instructed manager to find source, repair and detail clean and maintain. Observed unfinished ceiling, 12 by 12 inch hole, directly above 1 comp sink, behind ice machine, in basement dry storage. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.

FEB 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potential hazardous foods stored in front 2 drawer cooler, across from cook line, at improper temperature : 45.9f, 1.5lbs of ground beef meatballs, at value of $6.00 45.7f, 5lbs of meat from mussels, at a value of $15.00 44.4f, 6lbs of fillet white fish, at a value of $42.00 44.5f, 1.5lbs, hanger beef steak, at a value of $9.00 58.8f, .50lb of sauteed minced chestnuts, at a value of $4.50. Manager stated total weight of 14.5lbs at approximately value of $76.5 At time of inspection 2 drawer cooler registered and air temperature of 38.9f. Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Observed the last inspection summary report, from 5/15/17, not posted and displayed in plan view. At time of inspection summary was posted, behind curtains, which leaded to staircase leading to basement prep area. Instructed to post summary report visible to customer at all times. Serious Violation: 7-42-010 (B)

Minor Sanitation

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

MAY 15

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Found current in use shellfish not properly tagged or labeled. Found 2lbs of muscles, and 1 lb of clams without shellfish tags in the front cooler drawer. Instructed all shellfish tags must remain with the product it arrives with, and then be kept on file for 90 days. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-005(b).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the refrigeration unit in the front prep area across from the cooking line: 0.13lbs of sturgeon @ 48.2F; 5lbs of chicken @ 52.7F; and 3lbs of duck @ 48.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held 40F or less when cold, and 140F or higher when hot. Operator voluntarily discarded all denatured foods during inspection, estimating value to be 36.21. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of slimy, black, mold-like substance on bottom of upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found slow drain in hand sink in basement prep. Must repair and maintain.

APR 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 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

NO WRITTEN, COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVING AND AN ICE MACHINE STORE UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM EXPOSED SEWER LINES OR PROVIDE GUTTERS WHERE THE LINES CROSS THESE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE BAKERY GOODS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE ATTIC STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING FROM THE WASTE PIPING AND THE FAUCET. THE PASTRY HAND SINK IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS. OBSERVED A PREP TABLE, IN USE STORING BAKERY INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT, IMMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT OF THE PASTRY HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE THE TABLE.

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APR 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELLFISH BEING STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS. OBSERVED .5LBS OF CLAMS AND 1LB OF MUSSELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE PROPER COVERS AT ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AS NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY STORE CLUTTER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

SEP 9

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EXPOSED TABLEWARES IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE A WET TOWEL AS A BUMPER ATTACHED TO THE METAL SEPARATION BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 2ND FLOOR PASTRY PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE LARGE CUBE MAKER ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORING IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST.

JUL 11

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY COOLER RACKS AT WINE COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE LINEN RACK STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT 2DOOR COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.

SEP 6

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing. A copy of the related I.D.P.H. technical bulletin was left on premises. OPEN BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY STORAGE ROOM. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.

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. THE DISHMACHINE GAUGE IS DIFFICULT TO READ, REPAIR THE GAUGE SO IT IS EASY TO READ.

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. BAR HAS WET DIRTY AREAS AROUND THE COPPER PLUMBING PIPES AND THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. THE 1ST FLOOR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE AND SECOND FLOOR MEN,S WASHROOM FANS ARE BROKEN, REPAIR THE FANS.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

THE CLEAN KITCHEN TOWELS ARE STORED UNPROTECTED IN A DIRTY STORAGE ROOM. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.

JUL 20

2010

PASS 5 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. Following need cleaning: fan guards of most coolers, interior bottom of liquor cooler at first floor bar due to dust or spills.

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. Walls around cooking area at 2nd floor kitchen, filters at hood of cooking equipment, around duct system by stairs, above prep table in basement need cleaning due to food stains/dust.

Minor Facility 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 replace cracked light shields at basement prep area.

Minor Food 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 provide/replace self-closing device at employee bathroom door in 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 fix a leaky pipe under handsink at 2nd floor bar; fix condensation line in liquor cooler & above the sprayer sink of a dishmachine.

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