Chicago
42
BEAT

Boss Bar

420 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
42/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
8
4 passed
Last Inspected
2014-05-02
Pass Rate
50%
4 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2014-05-02)
Failed 4 inspections (2014, 2013, 2013...)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 16×
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other minor
2014-05-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH DATE AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED FLOORS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BROKEN WALL AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT COVERED WITH PLASTIC LINING. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AT ROOM WITH BEER WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND FINISH THE UNFINISHED...

2014-04-25 Fail Complaint
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NOTED MENS BATHROOM FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIRS.(NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER TOILET ON THE FIRST FLOOR THAT ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH DATE AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED FLOORS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BROKEN WALL AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT COVERED WITH PLASTIC LINING. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AT ROOM WITH BEER WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND FINISH THE UNFINISHED...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE BAR AT THE MAIN FLOOR WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASH S...

2013-09-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-12 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF COCKROACHES STILL EXISTING, OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN KITCHEN AND OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN BAR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKS AND CREVICES STILL FOUND IN KITCHEN WALLS, MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERINGS ABOVE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN THE INSIDE TOO.

2013-09-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

FOUND OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING AND CRAWLING ON KITCHEN WALLS NEXT TO GRILL AND CHEST FREEZER, ALSO FOUND ROACHES IN BAR AREA AND ON THE WAY TO THE BASEMENT. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE INSEC...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL CHEST FREEZER DOORS MISSING RUBBER GASKETS, EXPOSED INSLATION, HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

SHELVES AND COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTED NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SPILLS AND DEBRIS NOTED ON KITCHENS AND BAR FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA DAMAGED AND SHEDDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, LEAKY FAUCET TOO, WASTE WATER LINE DRAINING IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

17 ASHTRAYS FOUND ON KITCHEN SHELF WITH ASH TRACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2011-10-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-09-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ...

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. OBSE...

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. MUST INSTALL THE TOILET LIDS FOR THE WATER TANKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH OF THE ICE BINS...

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 VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, SODA GUN NOZZLES...

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 BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.

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. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE MEN'S WASHROOM TOILET. REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE THE BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS DRAINED THE CONDENSER UNIT WATER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

2010-12-03 Pass Canvass
2
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE/MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.

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. OBSERVED HOLES IN BASMENT FLOOR BY TANKS AND GAP AT FLOORBASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN FLOOR.

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