Old Town Social
Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found
2018-09-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A)- OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.7F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111- OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL FLIES, FLYING AROUND IN MID AIR AS WELL AS REST ON WALLS AND CEILING, IN MEN'S REST ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORIT...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND WALL JUNCTIONS OF DISH MACHINE AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/RE-CAULK AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT AL...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205-15(C)- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT CEILING DRAIN PIPE IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM ON NORTH END OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND R...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET HANDLE FIX IN EMPLOYEE REST ROOM IN BASEMENT. FAUCET WAS ABLE TO DISPENSE HOT AND COLD WATER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16- MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -WOMAN'S RESTROOM -MEN'S RESTROOM -AND OUTER EDGES OF MAIN BAR ENTRANCE INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS S...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11- OBSERVED MISSING/BURNED OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11-OBSERVED NO GLASS SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOK LINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
2017-04-14 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RAW WOODEN DOOR AND FRAME LEADING INTO THE LIQUOR/WINE STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL ABOVE STATED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT THE TOP EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE LID.ALSO FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STATED ABOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND LARGE GAP AT WALL ON THE FLOOR BASE TO THE LOWER BOTTOM LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE AT THE BASEMENT STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 43.9F,CHICKEN AT 44.9F,CHILI AT 45.0,ALFREDO SAUCE 44.5F,TOMATO SOUPS AT 45.7F,TURKEY AND BEEF BURGERS 45.1F,PASTA AT 45.1F,CUT T...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEAN...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. 2 SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE RUSTY.I...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING KITCHEN SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS, INTERIOR OF SINKS AND BAR TOPS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND LOWER WALLS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. STOCK ITEMS MUST STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
1 FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
2015-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:PORK CARNITAS 55.1F/52F (2 CONTAINERS),DUCK WINGS 48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 84 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $190.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. C...
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ALL DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.KITCHEN IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ALL ICE MACHINES.
2014-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE ODOR IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE UTILITY ROOM WHERE THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR IS LOCATED. MUST INVESTIGATE SOURCE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
2014-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS AND SMOKED AND CURED MEATS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT AN IDPH APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED CHARCUTERIE, HOT DOG...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE ODOR IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE UTILITY ROOM WHERE THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR IS LOCATED. MUST INVESTIGATE SOURCE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
2013-03-18 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE CONTINERS USED AS A BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
2012-11-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BY 6"
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLR DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
2010-09-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-08-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE SUGAR,FLOUR,MSG,ETC)
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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE IS STORED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WAIT STATION AREAS,SHELVING, INTE...
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS, UNDER 3 COMP SINKS, IN WAIT STATION AREAS, UNDER COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL GREASE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER BAR AREAS, WAIT STATIONS AND BASEMENT SERVICE BARS. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS A...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.
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