JUL 30
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHRIS' BAR.
BEAT. 46/100
1610 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 30, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 232024FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2024
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
NOV 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ACCUMULATION OF DUST,PAPER NAPKINS AND BOTTLE CAPS,UNDER BAR COUNTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
NOV 102016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE)NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WHITE PLASTIC DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES. OBSERVED CEILING WALL DEBRIS ON TOP AND INSIDE THE UINT, FROM CEILING ABOVE THE UNIT CEILING WALL HAS PEELING PAINT, BROKEN AND CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE, ALSO REPAIR CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
KIVES STORED BETWEEN THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND WALL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER WITH POROUS SURFACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR NOT DRAINING/CLOGGED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HOSE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ACCUMULATION OF DUST,PAPER NAPKINS AND BOTTLE CAPS,UNDER BAR COUNTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE BAR WITH EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ALSO FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEAN .ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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NOV 242015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. WATER LEAKING AT P-TRAP. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, FOUND NO SOAP AND NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. CURRENT SUMMARY FOUND IN BINDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM AUG 19, 2014 REPORT # 1493780 NOT CORRECTED. #31 REMOVE AND REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. #34 REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. #35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #38 EXTEND WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. #41 ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL MINOR VIIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALL CONTACT SURFACES, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR AND BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY AND ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AND OR ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 192014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINER(SALT)IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
REMOVE AND REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTEND WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
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