JAN 3
2013
PASS · 0 violations
J. ALEXANDER'S.
Chicago Health Dept
1840 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2013.
7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2013.
Last inspected Jan 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 26
2012
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND THE NORTH BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED A CLOGGED DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE SOUTH BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR WHERE THERE ARE GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE PREP LINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH ROOM.
NOV 10
2011
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT PREP BAIN MARIE. MUST REPLACE
NOV 3
2011
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE EMPLOYEES USE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WHERE HOT WATER IS PROVIDED UNTIL REPAIRED/PROVIDED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST BE POSTED VISABLE TO CUSTOMERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL CLEAN STORED BOWLS MUST BE INVERTED IN DISH ROOM. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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. BLACKENED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR ON COOKS LINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.
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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN MUST CLEAN.
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. MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT PREP BAIN MARIE. MUST REPLACE.
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. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE AND DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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. NO HOT WATER AT "OLD SERVICE WELL" EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 22
2010
PASS 1 violation
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.VIOLATION MAY REMAIN FROM 2-17-10.
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FEB 17
2010
PASS 1 violation
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 REMOVE ALL THREADED NOZZLES FROM ALL SINKS EXCEPT UTILITY MOP SINK.
FEB 11
2010
FAIL 3 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-15-09 #160877 NOT CORRECTED. #38-BLODGETT OVEN IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION. NO DRAIN LINE TUBING INSTALLED FOR SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. MUST INSTALL TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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. LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM ALL SINKS EXCEPT UTILITY MOP SINK.
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