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.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 21
2012
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 14
2012
FAIL 5 violations
Serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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

Serious Pest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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

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

MUST PROVIDE HANDLES FOR REACH-IN COOLER TOP LIDS

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

JUN 22
2011
PASS 6 violations
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 A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE THRESHHOLD AT REAR DISHROOM EXTERIOR DOOR.

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.MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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

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.

Minor Pest Activity
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.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 15
2011
FAIL 7 violations
Serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

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 A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE THRESHHOLD AT REAR DISHROOM EXTERIOR DOOR.

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.MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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

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.

Minor Pest Activity
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.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 3
2010
PASS 1 violation
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. 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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