MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES.

Chicago Health Dept

600 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 21

2019

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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. -

Serious Sanitation

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. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. -

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 20

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 14

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 6

2016

FAIL 5 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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 4

2015

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 30

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 24

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

JUL 24

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 28

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 15

2011

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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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