JUN 26
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BOW & STERN OYSTER BAR.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
1371 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 26, 2014 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WEST BAR.
JUL 272012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 27
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Pending see report.
JUN 192012FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2012
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMP SINK,SUMP PUMP & DINING AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH,CANS,ETC STUFFED INSIDE & HANGING FROM SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER & LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE TRASH,HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (POTATO,STEAKS,ASPRAGUS,)IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLER.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA & BAR AREA,RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN STORED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,DIPPING WELL,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,OVEN,STOVE,FILTERS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS,FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,COAT CLOSET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 1ST FL 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DISH STORAGE ROOM.
SEP 232011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR CABINET TO COOKING FRYER
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO BE STORE ARTICLES NICE AND NEATLY
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JUL 162010FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2010
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15# OF MUSSELS WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE AS REQUIRED-PRODUCT DISCARDED,DENATURED-TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$37.00.
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS FOOD PREP,BASEMENT AREAS,DISHROOM,REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND WASTE GRREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. DRIPPING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON GROUND--POTENTIAL PEST FEED.
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.FOUND RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEP CUTS IN FOOD PREP,MUST SUPPLY SPLASHGUARD AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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.MUST FINISH CEILING IN BASEMENMT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP,NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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