Chicago
26
BEAT

Old Town Social

455 W North Ave Bldg, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2018-09-28
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2010)
Most recent inspection (2018-09-28) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
2018-09-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Sanitation

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.

critical Food Temperature

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 ...

serious Other

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...

critical Pest Activity

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...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Documentation & Training

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

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
critical Food Temperature

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...

serious Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

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
critical Food Temperature

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...

critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Plumbing & Waste

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
serious Food Storage & Handling

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...

critical Plumbing & Waste

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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"

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLR DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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
critical Pest Activity

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...

minor Chemical Safety

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)

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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE IS STORED.

minor Pest Activity

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...

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS, UNDER 3 COMP SINKS, IN WAIT STATION AREAS, UNDER COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL GREASE...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Pest Activity

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

100
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100
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