AUG 21
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES.
EAT. 84/100
600 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2019 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE SERVER COFFEE PREP STATIONS AND A DUMP/PREP SINK IN ALL THE BARS. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED THE CENTER HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES. -
AUG 202018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ALL SHELVING RACKS MADE OF RAW WOOD AT THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED AT THE LOWER GALLEY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, PAINT OR SEAL WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND RUSTED CEILING EDGES AND WALL PANELS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE LARGE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST DECK.ALSO FOUND THE EDGE OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE RIGHT HAND SIDE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE LOWER GALLEY WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.FOUND PEELING PAINT AROUND THE ESCAPE HATCH LOCATED ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKING PIPE NEXT TO THE GLASSWARE MACHINE AT THE HORIZON BAR LOCATED ON THE 1ST DECK CAUSING WATER PUDDLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE GASKETS ON THE STEAMER IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
SEP 62016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING ON 3RD FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS, 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
2ND FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL CABINETS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CABIENTS.
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NOV 42015PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2015
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE FOR GLASSWARE AT 1ST LEVEL BAR WITH O PPM SANITIZING CHEMICAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MACHINE NOT IN USE, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING BY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELF OF FOOD SPLASHES. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL/CEILING IN DISH ROOM AREA BY DISH MACHINE.
MAY 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
JUL 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(MUST BRE SWEPT/MOPPED)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
JUL 242012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER MIXED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED SECTION OF CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE FOR WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIPE DRAINING INTO SEWERS LINES.
JUL 152011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2011
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE & SINKS IN KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. METAL PLATES BY THE COOLER DOORS ARE LOOSE-MUST FIZ & ATTACH TO THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING BASEBOARDS BY THE WAIT STAFF AREA MUST BE REPLACED. WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE HAS EVIDENCE OF MOLD BUILD-UP, MUST KEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
7-32-020B ("NO SMOKING" SIGNS NOT POSTED). EACH PUBLIC PLACE & PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THIS CHAPTER SHALL HAVE POSTED AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN CLEARLY STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. (SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME). Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.
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