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Smilin' Jim'S Saloon

6306 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Tavern · Low risk

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One inspection on record — failed for pest activity

Inspections
1
0 passed
Last Inspected
2020-11-03
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Most recent inspection (2020-11-03) was a failure
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 1 inspection on record
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Sanitation serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2020-11-03 Fail License
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINK.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GAMING MACHINES IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG CABINET STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MAKER AND UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINISHED CEILING AT REAR 1ST FLOOR NEAR THE MENS WASHROOM AND ABOVE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT LOCATION.MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG THE WALLS AT FRONT ENTRANCE SEATING AREA AND AT REAR ALONG THE SOUTH WALL WERE NOTED TO MANAGEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RE-ORGANIZE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS,AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS.

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