Chicago
70
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Swim Cafe

1357 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · Medium risk
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70/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2013-12-16
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
70/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2013-12-16)
Failed 1 inspection (2013)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2013-12-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not workig in toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace exhaust fan.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all foods handlers.

2013-12-05 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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

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

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water on left side of three compartment sink, water coming up middle cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate di...

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not workig in toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace exhaust fan.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all foods handlers.

2011-09-23 Pass Canvass
7
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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, AT COUNTER PREP AREA

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN COUNTER TOP AREA AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREAS

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS, ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, OR PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS TO OVEN

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ...

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