HYDRATE / ELIXIR.
3452-3458 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
1 of 4 inspections passed, 3 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 282011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED ELIXIR BAR FRONT ENTRANCE,CORNELIA STREET SIDE EXIT DOOR(BLUE BAR),STAIRCASE EXIT DOOR - MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF SAID DOORS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN LINE FOR BAR GUN AT RED BAR,CONNECT PROPERLY SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED(BLUE,RED BARS),BENEATH COUNTER SURFACES THROUGHOUT BLUE BAR,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK (RED BAR)ALSO EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP,MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,BOILER ROOMS,ICE MACHINE AREAS,STAIRCASE GROUND AREAS (BUILDING),MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT MOP SINK AREAS IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST FINISH SECTION OF WALLS IN HALLWAY CONNECTING FROM ELIXIR BAR TO RED BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL OPENING ON WALL BY EXPOSED HANDSINK (BLUE BAR) ALSO ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES MUST BE SEALED.
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 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS (BLUE BAR)AREAS,OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UPPER CEILING NEXT TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT(CHECK MAIN SOURCE OF WATER LEAK),WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK(RED BAR) ALSO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR.
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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,STAIRCASE GROUND BUILDING AREAS,REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AT (RED BAR).REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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