SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JOIE DE VINE.

EAT. 90/100

1744 W BALMORAL AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 8, 2023 · passed

6 of 8 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 8
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 4
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: BAR COUNTERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.

DEC 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 6/23/2016- REPORT #1937403. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE X2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OCT 7
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE REAR SOAP DISPENSER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK STICKS WHEN YOU PUMP IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENER OR REPLACE IT AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE THE PITTED CUTTING BOARD (RED) IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 26
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X3) BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBALE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

MAY 22
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER.

MAY 9
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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