CLUTCH BAR & RESTAURANT CHICAGO.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MISSING COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.