Chicago
31
BEAT

Southway Lounge

952 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Tavern · Low risk
BEAT
31/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 4 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2014-01-09
Pass Rate
25%
3 failures
Score
31/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2014-01-09)
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2013, 2013)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
2014-01-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CARPET STAINED, DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN SOME AREAS. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CARPET.

2014-01-02 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE, PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1228050 ON 07-12-2013 AND REPORT #920438 ON 12/06/13 NOT CORRECTED: #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY BEHIND THE BAR AREA UNDERNEATH BAR AND IN CABINETS, FOUND...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

serious Other

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE DIRTY AND STAINED CARPETING IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST KEEP DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS OFF GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR

2013-12-06 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY BEHIND BAR AREA. 40-42 DROPPINGS NOTED.ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BAR, UNDERNEATH COUNTER BY CABINETS AND INSIDE CABINETS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. REAR ...

serious Sanitation

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. UNABLE TO FILL THE 3RD COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE THE MULTI USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE CARPETING IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST KEEP DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS OFF GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

2013-07-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. NO TOILET PAPER IN MENS ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED SUPPLIES MUST SUPPLY SOAP, PAPERS TOWELS AND TOILET TISSUE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NO...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY BEHIND BAR AREA. 40-42 DROPPINGS NOTED. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR INSECT PROOFED. DOOR NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY ALLOWING LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES. HOLE IN DOOR WHERE LOCK WAS REMOVED. MUST CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN ...

serious Sanitation

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. UNABLE TO FILL THE 3RD COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE THE MULTI USE UTENSILS. HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. CAN NOT TURN OFF WATER. WATER CONTINUES TO STAY HOT. INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE CARPETING IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE AREA WITH OVER GROWN WEEDS AT FENCE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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