Chicago
23
BEAT

K'S Dugout

1930 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Tavern · Medium risk
BEAT
23/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2021-09-24
Pass Rate
40%
2 failures
Score
23/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2021, 2020)
Sanitation issues found across 11 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 11×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
2021-09-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENTLY NOT ON SITE,HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA(FIRST FLOOR),REPLACE

2021-09-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENTLY NOT ON SITE,HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE: BEHIND BAR AREA INSIDE EAST CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER OF THE BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE HANDLE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA. REPLACE HANDLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

WOOD SHELF INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO, THE BASE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE SURFACE IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA(FIRST FLOOR),REPLACE

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-16-2020, REPORT #2373778 #51)5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. #57)-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. ...

2020-06-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND SODA SYRUP(BAG IN A BOX) IN BASEMET UNDER NON DRIPPING SEWER PIPES. MUST RELOCATE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2020-06-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARHHEAL CLEAN UP KIT WITH SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND SODA SYRUP(BAG IN A BOX) IN BASEMET UNDER NON DRIPPING SEWER PIPES. MUST RELOCATE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER SOLUTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-12-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

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