BLUE BAYOU.

Chicago Health Dept

3734 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2013.

Last inspected Apr 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 25

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSINHG INSIDE DISPLAY CO0OLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 4

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY, STICKY SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

MAY 24

2012

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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 AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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 HAS STAFF CLEANING AND SANITIZING ALL SINKS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITCATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. BUCKET OF STANDING, MOLDY LIQUID ON FLOOR BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR. MUST REMOVE.

MAY 24

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 18

2011

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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 DRIPPING INTO THE WATER WHERE THE ICE IS MADE ALSO OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH BLACK PARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA IN ICE BIN. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION. INST TO TURN OFF THE ICE MACHINE INST TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH 312 746 4240 WHEN UNIT IS CLEAN. ATTN MS LOPEZ. ALSO FAX INVOICE MUST PROVIDE INVOICE OF ICE PURCHASED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072503-10

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 SURFACE, SUCH AS DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE SAME TIME PUTTING ON HIS HAT,AND HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND REMOVE THE CLEAN DISHES AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ON SHELF WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000072503-10

Critical Documentation & Training

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 #491732. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THE FOOD SANITATION ON SITE OR DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED SOMEONE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIME OF OPERATION WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OF CITY OF CHICAGO.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000072504-11

Serious Sanitation

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 GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN GLASSES,BEHIND BAR AREA(1ST FLOOR)COVER IS NEEDED FRONT BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. 34. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA STORONG FOUL OF URINE. 38. REPAIR PROPERLY OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC AROUND IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-0980 H000072504-11

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. 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.

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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRIAING ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

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FEB 10

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AFTER I RECHECKED WALK-IN COOLER.POUND 15,VALUE 400.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71102-13

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 POSTED ON PREMISES(MR.ISRAEL SOSA)HOWEVER HE WAS OFF.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE REGISTER FOR SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO71102-13

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. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN GLASSES, BEHIND BAR AREA(1ST FLOOR).COVER IS NEEDED FORICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.

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.DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS, INSIDE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,STRONG FOUL(URINE).

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. REPAIR PROPERLY OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC AROUND IT.

FEB 8

2011

FAIL 0 violations

MAY 4

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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