SEP 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MUSCLE BAR.
BEAT. 18/100
1804 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 22, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PREPARES SMOOTHIES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 182020FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2020
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PREPARES SMOOTHIES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH CUTTING BOARD AND LIDS OF POWDER CONTAINERS ON TOP OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND UP TO 110F WITH A MIXING VALVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO FAUCET INSTALLED AT THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #39 RULE #3-307.11 AND #36 RULE #4-204.112(B) FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261338 DATED 1/31/2019 NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED INBETWEEN SMALL HAND WASH SINK AND ADJACENT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEGE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 20101.14 (B)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING PREPARRED INCLUDING SMOOTHIES CONTAINING MILK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE GALLON CONTAINER OF PROTEIN POWDER WITHIN IT AND REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH MOPS IN FRONT OF IT AND DRY TOWELS STORED WITHIN. SINKS WERE MADE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN SMALL REACH IN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PREPACKAGED MEALS NEED TO CONTAIN A LABEL IDENTIFYING THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR AND INGREDIENT LIST IN DECENDING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR MAJOR ALLERGENS. MUST HAVE LABELS FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED INBETWEEN SMALL HANDWASH SINK AND ADJACENT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OCT 132017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #2098479 ON 10-6-17 NOT CORRECTED. #22- NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION CONCENTRATION WHILE SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SIGHT WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: MILK AT 40.3F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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OCT 62017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING SOLD TO CUSTOMERS IE: PRE-PACKED CHICKEN WRAPS AND SPINACH PIES, FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. FOUND FOODS NOT LABELED, IN PLASTIC ZIPLOC BAGS AND PACKAGED TO GO CONTAINERS. NO INVOICE ON PREMISES FROM SOURCE. ALL FOODS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT SELL UNTIL INVOICE PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION CONCENTRATION WHILE SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1948611 ON 8-3-16. #38- MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT THE NOZZLE/BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPAARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NAD MAINTAIN.
JUL 282016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER OF THE COMPANY AND MUST BE UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPAARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NAD MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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