JUN 20
2024
PASS · 0 violations
THE HIGHSTOOL.
Chicago Health Dept
5522 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
4 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2024.
Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 11
2024
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LID ON DUMPSTER IN ALLEY IS CRACKED AND LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED 3 ASHTRAYS ON REAR PATIO AND 5 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 27
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY BEHIND BAR, UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE BEHIND BAR, REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.
JUN 18
2013
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH LOG BOOK (SERVICE REPORTS, CHEMICAL USED, CONTRACT ETC).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SERVICING BUSINESS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY BEHIND BAR, UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE BEHIND BAR, REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT/UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AND LEAK UNDER MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.
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