BOBTAIL SODA FOUNTAIN.

Chicago Health Dept

2951 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2018.

Last inspected Jul 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND PIPING/DRAINAGE PIPES OVER DRY STORAGE GOODS AT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXPOSED UTILITY LINES OVER DRY BAGGED/BOXED GOODS(SPOONS,CUPS,ETC.)

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 18

2018

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND PIPING/DRAINAGE PIPES OVER DRY STORAGE GOODS AT BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR MACHINES MENTIONED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXPOSED UTILITY LINES OVER DRY BAGGED/BOXED GOODS(SPOONS,CUPS,ETC.)

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOY CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-24-16 INSPECTION # 1967125. VIOLATION 45. NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND AT DUCT WORK VENT GUARDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.

OCT 24

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE: SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE, BOTH FRONT PREP BOX FREEZERS, ICE CREAM PREP ROOM DEEP FREEZE FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING AND PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

JUL 9

2014

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAKE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE FOOD SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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APR 25

2014

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAKE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE FOOD SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

APR 18

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. NOTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/18/13 REPORT #1199141 NOT CORRECTED. #33 THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. EXTERIOR BULK COCOA CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.#34 FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAKE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE FOOD SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

OCT 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC TAPE BEING USED TO REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS OF ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. INTERIOR BOTH BOX FREEZERS. FRONT PREP ICE CREAM TOPPING CONTAINERS.EXTERIOR BULK COCOA CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR COVING AT ENTRANCE TO FRONT PREP AREA FROM DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MAR 23

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. DO NOT STORE ITEMS INSIDE THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK .SINK IS ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING.

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.FRONT DOOR NEEDS ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD(WEST BOTTOM SIDE)

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 INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS),ALSO SIDE OF EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS)

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 FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS),ALSO WALK-IN COOLER(CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS).REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.ALSO ELEVATED STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR(PLASTIC CONTAINERS).

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(DUST BUILD-UP)

OCT 4

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINETS BELOW THE REAR SERVICE COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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. REPAIR THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ALL THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 27

2010

FAIL 7 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK. REPAIR THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ALL THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE THE WOOD AND OTHER ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN THE AREA OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR FREE OF LITTER AND GARBAGE.

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