Chicago
36
BEAT

The Hidden Cove

5338 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · Low risk
BEAT
36/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2019-02-08
Pass Rate
25%
2 failures
Score
36/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 19 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 19×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Pest Activity minor
2019-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SHELVINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE COLD HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED FOR ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NEWLY INSTALLED WALLS BEHIND THE TOILETS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM MUST BE FINISHED WITH PAINT AND FINISH MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2019-02-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SHELVINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE COLD HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED FOR ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF TRASH CONTAINING LIQUOR BOTTLES AND BEER CANS ETC PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CO AND ALWAYS HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MAINTAINED AND LID CLOSED TO PRE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NEWLY INSTALLED WALLS BEHIND THE TOILETS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM MUST BE FINISHED WITH PAINT AND FINISH MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2014-03-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to to provide covers to prevent possible contamination.

minor Sanitation

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

Unused equipment, coolers, sinks and counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Carpet in customer area and behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation fans in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fans. Hot water handle in women's toilet room broken. Indtructed to repair to provide hot water. Urinal in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to replace urinal. Exposed ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

2014-02-25 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and servce. Observed interior of ice machine panel and parts with black slimy substance coming into contact with fresh ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize machine. "Held for Inspectio...

minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to to provide covers to prevent possible contamination.

minor Sanitation

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

Unused equipment, coolers, sinks and counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Carpet in customer area and behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation fans in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fans. Hot water handle in women's toilet room broken. Indtructed to repair to provide hot water. Urinal in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to replace urinal. ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

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