THE LOCAL OPTION TAVERN.

Chicago Health Dept

1102 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2022.

Last inspected Aug 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
35
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 24
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WOOD LEGS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

MISSING FRONT DOOR OF ICE MACHINE UNDER BAR COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

DEC 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW UP WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW UP WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK BY 3-COMPARTMENT/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALLED A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C)(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY -TO-EAT-TCD FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11(A)(B)(C) OBSERVED LIQUOR BOXES IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

4-202.16 MUST REMOVE TINT FOIL FROM UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR TO CHEST MEAT FREEZER. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. ADJUST BOTTOM THRESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S BEHIND THE BAR, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS; GREASE PRESENT, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 20
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND ON MOPSINK.

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SEP 24
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM RUSTED . MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST AND PAINT.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DOOR OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SO DOOR WILL CLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 4
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

AUG 28
2013
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT FRONT BAR.

Critical Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUT REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 48.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. THE MANAGER TURNED DOWN THE TEMPERATURE TO THE THERMOMSTAT AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 35.6F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.3F, CRABCAKES AT 45.8F, CHEESE AT 47.4F, YOGURT AT 47.4F, SALAMI AT 47.4F, BUTTER AT 47.8F, MORTEDELLA AT 47.1F, FLANK STEAK AT 46.7F, CHICKEN AT 47.3F, AND SAUSAGE AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 7
2011
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE ELECTRICAL TAPE AS REPAIR FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN WALL BEHIND COOKS GRILL. MUST SEAL. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER CEILING SEWER PIPING. WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES, MUST SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS IN KITCHEN (1ST FLOOR) AND ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH PROPER DRAINAGE LINES.

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