THE CONTINENTAL LOUNGE.
2801 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 222012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: THE FLOORS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS,WALLS SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST,2ND FLOORS,REMOVE ALL COBWEBS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,CEILINGS WERE NOTED.ALSO CEILING FANS ARE DUSTY CLEAN,MAINTAIN.
JUL 252012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA .APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. AND THE FRONT MAIN DOOR NEEDS REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, IS NOT RODENT PROOF THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER A PEN IS ABLE TO FIT THROUGH SAID DOOR,2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM UNTIL NO DAYLIGHT SEEN.ALSO THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE FOUND NO IDPH COPY LICENSE INSIDE THE LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
THE INSIDE OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
THE FLOORS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS,WALLS SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST,2ND FLOORS,REMOVE ALL COBWEBS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,CEILINGS WERE NOTED.ALSO CEILING FANS ARE DUSTY CLEAN,MAINTAIN.
REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
JUL 202010FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.WASTE LINE TO BAR GUN BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR NOT CONNECTED.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR NOT INSTALLED.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE CONTAINERS BEHIND BARS.
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.FOUND 5 DOORS TO PREMISES 1ST,2ND FLOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BARS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BARS NEED CLEANING,MISSING FLOOR COVING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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