THE LIQUOR BOX.
873 N ORLEANS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
3 of 5 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 282023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (WHITE AND YELLOW RECTANGLE HANGERS) STORED AROUND THE BARS, ICE MACHINE, AND KITCHEN AREA. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.
BOXES OF DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN CEILING/WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
AUG 132019FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INSIDE TOP PORTION OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK AND WHITE SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIP INTO ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SAID ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY DUE DATE (NON- COMPLIANCE) FROM INSPECTION# 2184326: "OBSERVE NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SHELVING UNIT ADJACENT TO HAND SINK. MAINTAIN SAID" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND BOTTOM EDGE OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND/OR PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED THE THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVE NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SHELVING UNIT ADJACENT TO HAND SINK. MAINTAIN SAID.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT # 2129634, DATE 12/22/17, NOT POSTED NOR AVAILABLE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER, AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAID.
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