Chicago
100
EAT

Sink Swim

3213 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
100/100

Strong record across 9 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
9
8 passed
Last Inspected
2016-09-07
Pass Rate
89%
1 failure
Score
100/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-09-07
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 18×
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2016-09-07 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-06-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED A HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP KITCHEN BY THE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH FOOD BEING PREPARED AT THE BASEMENT (ICE CREAM, CAN CUTTER, MICROWAVE AND CONTAINER WITH VINEGAR), WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.

2015-07-07 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT COOLER IN COLD KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2014-10-08 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE BOTTOM OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAP AND REPAINT.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK U JOINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-10-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AT THE COCA-COLA 1DR REFRIGERATOR AND 1DR REGRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AROUND BASEMENT WATER HEATER AT ALL TIMES.

2012-12-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE STOVE AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA

2011-06-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES CLEANING INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP S...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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 Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.INST...

2010-07-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD UTENSILS IN STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON CHEF COOLER PREP TOP WITH CUTS AND STAINS. ALSO MUST RAPP OR INCASE HUGE PIPE THAT RUNS THROUGH PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR WALLS OF DEEPFRYER,STOVE,IN KITCHEN,AND EXTIRIOR WALLS OF REACH IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHES AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ICE BINS AND UNDER SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN BAR WITH STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.FLOORS UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR PAINTS PEELING...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE OR REPLCE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3COMP.SINK AND ABOVE PREP AREA IN...

2010-06-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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. ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD UTENSILS IN STORA...

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 RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON CHEF COOLER PREP TOP WITH CUTS AND STAINS. ALSO MUST RAPP OR INCASE HUGE PIPE THAT ...

minor Sanitation

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. EXTERIOR WALLS OF DEEPFRYER,STOVE,IN KITCHEN,AND EXTIRIOR WALLS OF REACH IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WI...

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. FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ICE BINS AND UNDER SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN BAR WITH STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.FLOOR...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3COMP.SINK AND ABOVE PREP AREA IN...

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