BLACKBIRD.
619 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
5 of 11 inspections passed, 6 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WAREWASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FEB 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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.
MAY 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
Found slow drain in hand sink in basement prep. Must repair and maintain.
APR 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MUST STORE BAKERY GOODS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE ATTIC STORAGE AREA.
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 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
PROVIDE PROPER COVERS AT ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AS NEEDED.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.
PROPERLY STORE CLUTTER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
SEP 92014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
EXPOSED TABLEWARES IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED.
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.
INTERIOR OF THE LARGE CUBE MAKER ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORING IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.
JUN 272013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST.
JUL 112012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY COOLER RACKS AT WINE COOLER IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE LINEN RACK STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT 2DOOR COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.
SEP 62011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE AND SECOND FLOOR MEN,S WASHROOM FANS ARE BROKEN, REPAIR THE FANS.
THE CLEAN KITCHEN TOWELS ARE STORED UNPROTECTED IN A DIRTY STORAGE ROOM. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
JUL 202010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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