Chicago
18
BEAT

Mc Gowan'S Tap

8354 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Tavern · Low risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 4 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
4
0 passed
Last Inspected
2019-12-19
Pass Rate
0%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2010, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 10 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2019-12-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MAINTAIN SAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTRY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR PROPER RETRIEVING/DISPOSAL OF WATER PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAM

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GRAFFITI CARVED ON THE TOILET ROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-12-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MAINTAIN SAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTRY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR PROPER RETRIEVING/DISPOSAL OF WATER PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GRAFFITI CARVED ON THE TOILET ROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2010-04-19 Fail Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-01-21 Fail Complaint

No violations found.

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