COOBAH II.

Chicago Health Dept

3423 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

4 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2014.

Last inspected Jul 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR EAST SIDE OF PREMISES NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

VENTILATION ON WEST SIDE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/ MAINTAIN.

SEP 26

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 19

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 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

Observed mice droppings-approximately 30 behind kitchen multi-use storage shelvings along north wallbase at basement food prep area. Front entry door has 1/4" gap at left bottom corner,rear door bottom right corner.Also,live fruit flies behind bar counter. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provide logbook with all required documents include a map locator indicating all pest control services are provided for this food establishment. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.ASLSO,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKINNG EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC. REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTING IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS KEP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

JUN 23

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES AT 54.6F, CORN BISQUE AT 46.0F, GAZPACHO AT 45.5F, STUFFING AT 44.7F, CRAB SALAD AT 44.2F, CHILAQUILES AT 46.4F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 45# OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP 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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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