MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CLEVER RABBIT.
BEAT. 40/100
2015 W DIVISION AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 2, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES SALAD, CHCKEN AND SEAFOOD DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
JUL 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONVENTION OVEN IS LOCATED IN THE PREP BASEMENT AREA,NO VENTILATION /HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR REMOVE UNIT. RUST INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE DRAIN, BY THE CLEAN GLASSES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN POP GUN HOLDER IS INSTALLED ABOVE THE ICE BIN SOUTH END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED UNIT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. SHELF WITH STOCK UDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT,ALSO ABOVE THE TV IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SHELF OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND STOPPERS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC,AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WORKING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.
JUL 202016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT,ALSO GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONVENTION OVEN IS LOCATED IN THE PREP BASEMENT AREA,NO VENTILATION /HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR REMOVE UNIT. RUST INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE DRAIN, BY THE CLEAN GLASSES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN POP GUN HOLDER IS INSTALLED ABOVE THE ICE BIN SOUTH END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED UNIT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. SHELF WITH STOCK UDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT,ALSO ABOVE THE TV IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SHELF OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND STOPPERS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC,AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WORKING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.
JUN 42015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 172013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED VERY CLUTTERED STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR SHARED INSIDE PORCH AREA CLUTTERED.STORAGE ALL ON FLORS.MUST ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS.ALSO MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.
APR 32012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2012
PASSED
2 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.MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR,REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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 PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO TEA,COFFEE DISPENSERS IN THE SERVICE STATION,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.
MAR 262012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 REAR DOOR TO PREMISES LEADING DIRECTLY INTO ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX.1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND ENSURE DOOR IS PROTECTED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED.ALSO FOUND 4-6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE WET LINEN STORAGE BAG,SERVICE STATION.RECCOMEND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR,REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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 SEAL HOLES ON WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK 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 PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO TEA,COFFEE DISPENSERS IN THE SERVICE STATION,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.
MAR 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR DISH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, INCLUDING OUTSIDE BACK AREA
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