John Barleycorn Memorial Pub
Mostly clean — 5 of 7 passed, one prior failure
2014-03-10 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MIDDLE PART OF THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE EAST CORNER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE M...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION, UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
2013-04-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
2013-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT OPERATIONAL. AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS OF RUNNING THE MACHINE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE AND STAYS AT A CONSTANT 140F READING. UNABLE TO DETERMINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. NO DISH...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT PIZZA PREP, AT DISH MACHINE, IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR SODA GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASTE LIQUID DRAINAGE.
2012-07-18 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING HANDSINK AT THE SIDE BAR.
2010-10-26 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning ▾
No violations found.
2010-10-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154556 ON 10-08-10.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154556 ON 10-08-10.
2010-10-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. LINE COOLER FOUND AT 55F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHILI...
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. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS CHICKEN @50.3F, 1GL. CHILI @49.8F. 1GL COLE SLAW @45.2F, 1GL. ONION SOUP @50.5F, 2LBS BEEF @ 49.2F. MANAGEMENT STATE...
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN WATER RESERV...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. OBSER...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE WITH OPEN CRACKS CREVICES, MUST REPAIR. OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN CEMENT FLOOR, MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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...
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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