CLUTCH BAR & RESTAURANT CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

316-318 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2022.

Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 17

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL OPENING AT THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO WASTE LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMALL OPENING.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38.005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT WASH BOWL SINK IN SECOND FLOOR RESTROOM AND MISSING FAUCET AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN DOWNSTAIRS FEMALE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUNRED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIME.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT A NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 19

2020

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN ALL 3 ICE MACHINES USED TO PRODUCE ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER APPROXIMATELY HALF INCH DEEP IN BASEMENT HALLWAY OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGY TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THIS FACILITY, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOOD THAT IS COOKED TO ORDER IS NOT REFERENCED TO THE FOOT NOTE AT BOTTOM OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO LISTED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER.

JUL 25

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLER #1 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA CEILING TILES PAPER PEELING ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT SAME. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND REPLACE DAMAGED/PAPER PEELING CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REAR BAR REACH IN COOLER AND 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER (BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK) MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JUN 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE TWO BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST SHOW PROOF OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

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JUN 15

2015

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EXIT DOOR AND FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TWO LIDS BROKEN, NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE; SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 LIDS.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1312702 DATED 12/5/14 #35-NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE TWO BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSBILE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, DINING TABLES, PREP COOLER,ETC MUST BE STORES ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST SHOW PROOF OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 5

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND AT THE BAR ON SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE SERVICE COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CUT TOMATOES 54.1F,CHEESE 49.9F, SHRIMP 53.8F, GUACAMOLE 55.1F, SALSA 52.3F, CUT PINEAPPLE 56.8F, FISH 55.9F, BEEF 50.8F, CHICKEN 49.9F, RICE 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 48 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $117.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A PINKISH AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN WITH BROWNISH DISCOLORATION,DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH UPRIGHT COOLER BY THE BEER WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK., INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 9

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 5

2013

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 30 LBS OF REFRIED BEANS STORED IN 2 LARGE PLASTICE CONTAINER AT 70.3F, 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.6F, FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER, ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $65.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO TRACES OF SANITIZER, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIERD.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND OER 40 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINAT INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AND BEHIND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE BINS AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE BINS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE BAR.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

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 ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE RESTROOMS, BAR AREAS, ETC.

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