Blue Bayou
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2013-04-25 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSINHG INSIDE DISPLAY CO0OLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FIRST FLOOR BAR. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAINED
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2012-06-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DIRTY GLASSWARE STORED ON SHELVING BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY, STICKY SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER BOTH BARS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND OLD FRUIT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAIN FROM 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN, FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
2012-05-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH WATER USED TO MAKE ICE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE BIN. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEAN, SANITIZED AN...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FIRST FLOOR FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK STAINS, EXCESSIVE RUST, BROWN SLIME AND SINK WAS SET AND BEING USED DURING THIS INSPECTION TO WASH GLASSWARE. EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND SAME BAR IN SAME CONDITION. MANAGEMENT H...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO HOT WATER IN MENS WASHROOM. FAUCET IS ON A MIXED VALVE AND MANAGEMENT STATES THE HOT VALVE UNDER SINK WAS TURNED OFF. MANAGEMENT TURNED BACK ON. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-24-11 NOT CORRECTED. #32-REPLACE BROKEN LINER INSIDE CHEST FREEZER INSULATION IS EXPOSED. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SMALL COOLER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DIRTY GLASSWARE STORED ON SHELVING BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. DIRTY GLASSWARE FOUND IN UNUSED 2ND FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY, STICKY SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS. DIRTY, STICKY DINING ROOM TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SHELVING IN BOTH COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER BOTH BARS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND OLD FRUIT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BOTH BARS MUST HAVE PROPER DRAINING TUBES TO FLOOR DRAIN. DRAIN FROM 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN, FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. NO VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE. ...
2011-05-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER OUT SIDE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SMALL COOLER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINER INSIDE CHEST FREEZER INSULATION IS EXPOSED.
2011-05-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTER AL ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPIN...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVERD EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFA...
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 2-10-11, REPORT #...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT DATED 2-10-11, 32. SPLASH GUAR...
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. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER OUT SIDE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SMALL COOLER LOCATED IN T...
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...
2011-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:GUMBO AT TEMP OF 47.6F ,AND CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 45.6F.DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 54F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG ...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED COOKED AND STORED.A SANITATION CERTIFICATE ...
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. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN GLASSES, BEHIND BAR AREA(1ST FLOOR).COVER IS NEEDED FORICE B...
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.DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS, INSIDE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,STRONG FOUL(URINE).
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...
2011-02-08 Fail Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2010-05-04 Pass License-Task Force ▾
No violations found.
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