CANS BAR AND CANTEEN.
Chicago Health Dept
1640 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2012.
5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2012.
Last inspected Jun 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAINED, IN POOR REPAIR, SINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED, 6/22/2011, INSPECTION NUMBER 585495, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS (32) MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED, (34) FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE THRESH HOLD AT REAR DISH ROOM EXTERIOR DOOR, AND ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, (35) MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT, AND (41) REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
MUST PROVIDE HANDLES FOR REACH-IN COOLER TOP LIDS
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PASS 6 violations
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED.
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 REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE THRESHHOLD AT REAR DISHROOM EXTERIOR DOOR.
: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR WATER LEAKING BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT NORTH BAR AREA.
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.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING, WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED.
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 REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE THRESHHOLD AT REAR DISHROOM EXTERIOR DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR WATER LEAKING BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT NORTH BAR AREA.
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.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PASS 1 violation
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET BY DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE COVER FOR SUMP-PUMP IN BASEMENT,AND REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR ON DOOR ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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