SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J. L. LOUNGE.

BEAT. 30/100

3402 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 20, 2024 · passed

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND IN MENS TOILET ROOM.---ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND IN REAR MECHANICAL ROOM.---OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TOILET TANK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.---OBSERVED DAMAGED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PROVIDE LID FOR TOILET TANK AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30
2024
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXTERMINATION LOGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON WALL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER, ON WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE FRONT BAR AREA.----ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2O RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 84F - 93F LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. ---ALSO NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION TO MINIMUM 100F AT HANDSINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR. WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT WAS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WASTEWATER LINE. BACKUP WAS CORRECTED BY FACILITY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND IN MENS TOILET ROOM.---ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN BOTH TOITLET ROOMS AND IN REAR MECHANICAL ROOM.---OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TOILET TANK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.---OBSERVED DAMAGD MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PROVIDE LID FOR TOILET TANK AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/1/2020 INSPECTION, REPORT #2401922 NOT CORRECTED: #10-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR AREA, WASHROOMS). #36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #47-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.#48- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. #53-TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.#55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. #55-INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN/AROUND BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR AREA, WASHROOMS).

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR BEHIND BAR

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX OR GREASE INTERCEPTOR CONNECTED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN/AROUND BAR AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SEP 28
2020
FAILED
18 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR AREA, WASHROOMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR AREA, WASHROOMS).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR BEHIND BAR.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX OR GREASE INTERCEPTOR CONNECTED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN/AROUND BAR AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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