THE SOUTHERN.

Chicago Health Dept

1840-1842 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2016.

Last inspected Dec 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers in kitchen. Must remove grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found missing or damaged floor tiles under 3 compartment sinks in kitchen area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found excessive dust on vents in women's and men's restrooms. Must remove dust to allow ventilation to function properly. Must maintain same.

OCT 8

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUULD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCT AND DRAIN STOPPERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING TILES, VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL SOILED MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR. REMOVE SOILED POTS FROM UTILITY SINK.

OCT 24

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS NOT CLEAN,GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

NOV 27

2012

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 20

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE LOWER WALLS,AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE 1ST FLOOR SOUTH DOUBLE DOOR AT BOTTOM CENTER, DOORS AT THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY ROOM ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP MODE OF ENTRY FOR PESTS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair/replace interiors of washbowls at the customers toilet rooms.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SURFACES/SHELVINGS ABOVE THE COOKLINES,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS SAME AREA,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS WERE NOTED AND FLOOR IN BAR AREA REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE CLEANING AND REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE HOT WATER DISPENSER AT REAR SERVICE TABLE.

FEB 1

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL IN KITCHEN WERE NEEDED

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 REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, AND REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS, AT SAME SINK

JUL 28

2010

PASS 1 violation

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.WALL AT MOP SINK AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

JUL 21

2010

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE THE 3 COMP SINK AT BAR,MUST BE REMOVED/REPAIRED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE.

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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT INSTALLED,WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS AT BAR NOT INSTALLED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

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.WALL AT MOP SINK AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

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.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 1 COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP.

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