Chicago
81
EAT

The Temple Bar

3001 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2017-08-15
Pass Rate
67%
3 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-08-15
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2012, 2010)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 29×
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Facility Condition serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
2017-08-15 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE TO RIGHT OF DISH MACHINE. MUST DEFROST 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE SODA MACHINE AND/OR SODA BOX STORAGE DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE GUTTER...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN SODA MACHINE ROOM (BASEMENT) TO BE UNSMOOTH AND COVERED IN UNSEALED WOODEN PLANKS. MUST REFINISH FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOMS TO BE UNFINISHED (RAFTERS EXPOSED). MUST FINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL BELOW MOP SINK TO BE DECAYING AND WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH A...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT LEFT SIDE OF COOK LINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE FAUCET, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, ABOVE TOP-LOADING ICE CREAM AND MARGARITA MACHINES AT BAR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF BASEMENT COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE BROKEN/UNUSED UPRIGHT COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED/UNNECESSARY CHAIRS (LEFTOVER FROM WHEN DINING ROOM WAS REDECORATED) FROM GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

2016-12-28 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO, DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET, DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL, AND DEFROST...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO, LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND THE FRONT BAR, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-04-03 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE KITCHEN COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND PEELING TILE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING.

2014-09-04 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2014-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-07-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.3F, CORN BEEF 48.9F, PASTA AT 55.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED FOOD ...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER. PLUMBER ON SITE FROM ROTO ROOTER COMPANY BACKING UP PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATI...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HEVE INTERIOR...

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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NORTH EAST CORNER NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 12, 2014 REPORT# 1092863.(38)EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

2014-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
8
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINEREMOVED ICE AND H...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVED GREASE ENCRUSTED.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

BKOKEN CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINK IN WOME'S WASHROOM IS DRAINIG SLOW. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2013-10-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREAS.

2012-10-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2012-09-27 Fail Canvass
9
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-6-10 NOT CORRECTED.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE. STORE ANY ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED OF FOOD TYPE AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED SLICER IN BASEMENT STORED FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN. DIRTY DISHES FOUND STORE WITH CLEAN DISHES ON COOKS LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC CART FOR BUS PAN STORAGE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SURROUNDING AREA. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN FOOD PREP WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. FLOOR IN BASEMENT...

minor Sanitation

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

OPEN CREVICES IN CEILING OF LADIES WASHROOM DUE TO RECENT REPAIRS. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. HOLE IN METAL WALL AT TWO DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE. MUST SEAL. WALLS AT DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE. CONSTANT RUNNING LEAK UNDER BASEMENT MOP SINK ONTO FLOOR AND DOWN A STEP INTO A NEA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS AND ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-05-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT AND GA...

2010-04-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD, FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF...

minor Pest Activity

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN LINE TUBING MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT. STO...

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