OCT 26
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAUGH FACTORY CHICAGO.
BEAT. 35/100
3175 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 26, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16 OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND - OR RINSING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK
OCT 232023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND - OR RINSING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM8-31-2023,REPORT#2581066) #16) 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 312023FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2023
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND-OR RINSING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM BY THE BAR AREA USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FIXTURES: TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO MUST CAP ALL PIPING, OR RELOCATE ITEMS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVERED IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S AND GENDER WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE BRICK WALL INSIDE THE LAST STALL OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS NOT CLEAN. HOLES AND CRIVESES.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESS BLACK SLIME AND WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER ON THE FIRST FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED, AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM RIGHT SODA GUN DRIP TRAY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN MINERAL DEPOSITS AND DARKISH STAINS FROM UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM AND 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR (ONLY A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED). MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THIS BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DRINK DUMPING AND/OR RINSING. OBSERVED A COFFEE MAKER IN SIDE SERVER'S ROOM BUT NO HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO SERVE THIS FOOD HANDLING AREA. ALTERNATIVELY, OPERATOR MAY RELOCATE COFFEE PREP TO AN AREA SERVED BY A HANDSINK.
SEP 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 24
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE GASKETS TO REMOME FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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OCT 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST BE DECLUTTERED.
FEB 212012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 21
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
FEB 162012FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2012
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST TURN ON PREP COOLER AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F AND FREEZER BELOW 0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVEL AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE BAR HANDSINK AND ALL RESTROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED LID FOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER UNABLE TO BE CLOSED DUE TO A LARGE CABINET PLACED IN THE DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP GARBAGE LID CLOSED AND HAVE ADEQUATE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE IS NOT OVERFLOWING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.
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. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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