SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE LIQUOR BOX.

EAT. 78/100

873 N ORLEANS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 28, 2023 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Dec 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 28
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN CEILING/WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

AUG 21
2019
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 13
2019
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

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

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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.

DEC 22
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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