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Lone Star BBQ Bar

3350 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
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72/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
4
3 passed
Last Inspected
2016-09-07
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
72/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2016-09-07)
Failed 1 inspection (2016)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 11×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training minor
2016-09-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-08-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Found front prep hand sink and hand sink in dish area without soap. Instructed to stock with soap and paper towel, hot/cold water at all times. Operator provided soap at both hand sinks during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found approximately 40 mice droppings in area near ice machine, and in "pick up" area near rear kitchen door. Instructed to remove all droppings, detail clean and sanitize area. Advised to contact pest control for service to minimize pest problem. Se...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations were not corrected from 5/20/16, report # 1931336. Must correct the following minor violations: #32 NO LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #34 FLOOR BY COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BU...

minor Sanitation

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

Found aluminum foil used as a liner in several places in kitchen area (bottom shelves of prep table, on cooking equipment, etc). Advised aluminum foil is not permitted; all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed during inspect...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found black and orange mold like substance in upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize machine.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found floors with debris and dirt build up under ice machine and "pick up" area. (Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor in this area to allow proper cleaning).) Found grease and dirt build on floors under steam table and prep coole...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Instructed to provide thermometers for all refrigeration units. Must display in a conspicuous place inside units.

2016-05-20 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

NO LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BY COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE UPON NEXT VISIT,

2015-12-15 Pass License
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF (3) PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST REFINISH/SEAL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.-----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND INSIDE MOP CLOSET.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------ALL MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

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