MORGAN'S BAR AND GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

1325 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2014.

Last inspected Jul 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL FRUIT CASES MUST BE LIFTED OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL UNDER AND ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEE TOILET IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK IN CORNER OF THE BAR IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 6

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR TWO ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE SPOUT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT PROPERLY EXTENDS OVER LEFT COMPARTMENT.

OCT 30

2013

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP AREAS,IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,IN REAR HALLWAY AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR TWO ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JAN 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR DUMP SINK AT THE BAR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM.

DEC 31

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED DISHMACHINE NOT SANITZING PROPERLY AT 0PPM.DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND IT IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED TO UNTAG MACHINE.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE STAFF WASHROOM HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT TOILET FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR DUMP SINK AT THE BAR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.

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JUL 10

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUIST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT HANDSINK CLOSEST TO THE FIRST STALL IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST KEEP WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 15

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. BOTH OF THE SET UP AND USED KITCHEN AND BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES HAVE NO SANITIZING RINSE, BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.

Serious Other

* 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 MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN MEAT WAS BEING DEFROSTED AND CHILI WAS BEING REHEATED BY THE KITCHEN PERSONEL UPON ENTRY. OBTAIN PROOF OF ENOUGH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE PREP COOLER DOORS AND SHELVES ARE GREASY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE DIRTY BAR FLOORS IN DETAIL.

SEP 10

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and dry out the floors under the north side bar area.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Install the drain lines for the soda gun dispensers.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils which are stored in a sanitary holder.

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