SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHAMBLES BAR.

BEAT. 40/100

2050 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 14, 2014 · passed

Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 1 critical violation on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 14
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM.

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

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 1
2014
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM.

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

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 14
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to install end caps and replace worn light shields on bulbs.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

NOV 7
2013
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to install end caps and replace worn light shields on bulbs.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

APR 2
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

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FEB 16
2012
FAILED
0 violations
FEB 8
2012
FAILED
0 violations
JAN 27
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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