SHAMBLES BAR.
2050 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 1 critical violation on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 142014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, BAR, AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN MEN WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER(MOLD, SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM.
STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 12014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, BAR, AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN MEN WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER(MOLD, SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM.
STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 142013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Can opener attached to prep table, ceiling inside walk in cooler, interior ice machine panel and exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Walls not maintained in toilet rooms. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Ceiling not maintained in kitchen. Instructed to have smooth, easily cleanable surface and/or repaint.
Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to install end caps and replace worn light shields on bulbs.
Drainlines not installed to soda gun holder at bar. Instructed to install drainlines. Faucet not maintained at bar and rear prep area 3 compartment sink and utility sink. Instructed to replace faucets at all sinks.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
NOV 72013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front double entry door has 1/4 inch in middle. Instructed to rodent doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Dish washing facility not maintained or operated. While running and draining water on left side of three compartment sink, water coming up middle and right sides. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadeuqate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Can opener attached to prep table, ceiling inside walk in cooler, interior ice machine panel and exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Walls not maintained in toilet rooms. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Ceiling not maintained in kitchen. Instructed to have smooth, easily cleanable surface and/or repaint.
Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to install end caps and replace worn light shields on bulbs.
Drainlines not installed to soda gun holder at bar. Instructed to install drainlines. Faucet not maintained at bar and rear prep area 3 compartment sink and utility sink. Instructed to replace faucets at all sinks.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
APR 22012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP IN THE INSIDE TOP AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PRER AREA. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BLACK MOLD AND LIME AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE IT. MANAGER REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED IT DURING INSPECTION. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTED. HOOOO75391 18 COURT DATE 05-24-2012AT 1:00PM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK ON THE TICKET.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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