AUG 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BONSAI CAFE & LOUNGE.
BEAT. 38/100
3503-3505 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 5, 2014 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE THREE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
OCT 292013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WASH BOWL BACK SPLASH WALL IN SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
SEP 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DAMAGED, CRACKED OR MISSING. AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND MUST MAKE GREASE TRAP SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND EVEN WITH LEVEL OF FLOOR. AT REAR EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
SEP 242012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DAMAGED, CRACKED OR MISSING. INSIDE LEFT REAR WASHROOM. AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND MUST MAKE GREASE TRAP SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND EVEN WITH LEVEL OF FLOOR. AT REAR EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
SEP 202012FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2012
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER IN FRONT RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
DISH WASHING MACHINE EXCESSIVELY LEAKING WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR OF BAR. MUST REPAIR.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS (2) NOT RODENT PROOF WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST INSTALL A WEATHER/RODENT PROOF STRIP AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. CUTTING BOARD ON SAME COOLER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DAMAGED, CRACKED OR MISSING. INSIDE LEFT REAR WASHROOM. AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND MUST MAKE GREASE TRAP SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND EVEN WITH LEVEL OF FLOOR. AT REAR EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND BAR FRONT, AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOLE IN WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH FRONT WASHROOMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF DINING ROOM. LEAK UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ALL ENTRANCES AND EXITS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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