JUL 5
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THREE ACES RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 43/100
1321-1323 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 5, 2016 · passed
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GASKET SEALS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
JUN 242016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 15) NOTED IN BAR AREA AND NEAR SYRUP LINES. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WAIT STATION COUNTERTOP BEHIND BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN, CHIPPED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE AT PREP COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WORN GROUT LINES IN BAR AREA CAUSING ACCUMULATION OF WATER. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES. FLOOR AT WAIT STATION BEHIND BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GASKET SEALS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
AUG 122015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 12
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
AUG 102015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, 2 CENTER DOUBLE DOORS LEADING FROM DINING ROOM TO OUTDOOR PATIO AREA IN POOR REPAIR. GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH FOUND AT BOTTOM CENTER AREAS. MUST REPAIR MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND ON FLOOR IN SMALL AREA NEAR DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT WHICH RESTAURANT HAS NO ACCESS TO. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP LARGE HOLE IN LEFT CORNER OF AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE LARGE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND HOLSTERS CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, MOP SINK, AND DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS, CLOSETS, AND ROOMS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS PRESENT).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, STAINS, AND RUST-LIKE BUILD-UP IS FOUND. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT(S) IN WASHROOM(S). PAINT RUSTY REAR EXIT DOOR INTERIOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED CLEAN, AND UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
AUG 132014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 62014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. 1/4 INCH OPENING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: FRYERS, WHEELS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT BAR. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT EXTERIOR DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE CORNER NEAR BEER COOLER.
AUG 12012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AT MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP.MUST ALSO RESAND OR REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVING AT 1DR AND 2DR COOLERS ON PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPEN CREVICES AT WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE YELLOWISH BROWN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR AND REATTACH METAL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST MAINTAIN PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS SUCH AS SHOES AND OTHER BELONGINGS AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SEVERAL OF THE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE HOLDER.
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. THE BAR HAS WET AND DIRTY BUILDUP ABOVE THE SODA GUNS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNITS.
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. THE HOOD UNIT HAS A BROWN BUILDUP INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE SAUTE STATION COOLER NEEDS AN EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
SEP 232010FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2010
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of min 50 ppm clorine rinse. The dishmachine is not working, have the machine fully functional for reinspection.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. Install an exposed handsink easilly acessable to the rear prep area and pizza prep end of the hot line.
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. Regrout the bar floor.
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