JUN 20
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHISOX BAR & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
320 W 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 20, 2023 · passed
12 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND ONE SINK IN EACH WASHROOM THAT NEEDS A BATTERY FOR THE SENSOR TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST CORRECT. A WORK ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED FOR REPAIR AND ADDITIONAL SINKS IN WASHROOM WORKING PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND BY WALK-IN COOLER.
JUN 92022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EQUIPMENT AT 2ND FLOOR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTICLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MAY 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CUT FRUIT,CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND REFRIGERATOR BELOW COLD HOLDING . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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JUN 142018FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MALE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING PREP AREAS.HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RESTORED AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.ALSO OBSERVED DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT OUTSIDE BAR WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING FACILITIES (NO SINK).OUTSIDE BAR OPERATION HAS BEEN CEASED UNTIL PROPERLY INSTALLED HAND SINK ARE PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL INSIDE BARS IN ESTABLISHMENT.PORTABLE HAND SINK IS NOW PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(CRITCAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM NEAR LIFT MACHINE,REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR,2ND FL. AUDIO ROOM ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND CLUTTER ON FLOOR.ALSO,AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR,REAR DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2064306 6/15/17 NOT CORRECTED #38-THE SENSOR ON THE 1ST & 3RD FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN.SENSORS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SHORTEN SANITIZER HOSE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON NACHO COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH TRAY STORAGE RACK,BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS , BAR AREAS AND ICE MACHINE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILINGS AND LIGHT FIXTURE IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER,RAMP LIGHT SHIELD.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREAS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK,UNDER BEER COOLER ON 2ND FL. BAR AREA,SPIDER WEBS NEAR LARGE OVEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT 3- COMP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. DINING AREA STORAGE(BEHIND CURTAIN),LIQOUR ROOM/OFFICE,EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.
JUN 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE SENSOR ON THE 1ST AND 3RD HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SOME FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR NEED CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE THIRD FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; SENSOR BATTERY NEEDS REPLACING. (FOUR FAUCETS AT SINK)
MAY 72015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS 1ST FLOOR COOLER. OBSERVED BAR REACH IN COOLER( NORTH) WATER ON BOTTOM OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & ENTRANCR TO REAR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL WHERE THE POTATO CHOPPER IS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR MOVE POTATO CHOPPER FROM THIS WALL.ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE 1 COMP SINK/WSPRAYER.
JUN 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE SMOKER AND SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE REAR SMOKER IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 62013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS-REMOVE GREASE SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY THE DISHMACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS UNDER THE STAIRS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR.
APR 192012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
SEP 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA/KEG COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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.CLEAN COFFEE DRIP TRAY 2ND. FLOOR,CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CUTTER 1ST. FLOOR AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER 1ST. FLOOR.
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.FLOOR 2ND FLOOR BAR WATER OBSERVED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP DRY.
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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD 1ST FLOOR OUTSIDE UPPER WALK IN COOLER.
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