FEB 20
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TORRENCE BOWL.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
9915 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 20, 2018 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS, DEEP FREEZER, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS ON THE CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINS SLOWLY; CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE KITCHEN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FAN.
FEB 132018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2018
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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE, 20 UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE THE BOWLING SHOES ARE LOCATED, 10 BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO BAR #2, 10 IN CORNER AREA OF BAR #1, 30 IN THE MEETING ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PLANTS, 10 IN THE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE FLOOR AND 10 UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; MUST SEAL GAP BY REPLACING THE DOOR SWEEP ATTACHED TO THE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM FOR A TIGHTER FIT AND NO VISIBLE LIGHT OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED VACUUMING AREAS AND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS, DEEP FREEZER, DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS ON THE CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINS SLOWLY; CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE KITCHEN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHEN DONE USING WATER. ALSO REMOVE ITEMS FROM MOP SINK IN ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA WHERE MOP SINK LOCATED NEAR KITCHEN.
AUG 192016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED FOR DRY STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FIXTURE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
UPON ENTERING PREMISES,THE ABOVE HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,EXPOSED HANDSINK AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP UP,INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR OF EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN
DEC 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE LIQUOR STORAGE OFF FLOORS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR
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SEP 132011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2011
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN
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. CLEAN CEILING REAR PREP AREA
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.NEED NEW DUMPSTER ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION
SEP 62011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, FRONT BAR/SIDE VENDING MACHINES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MISSING ONE LID COVER AND TRASH OVERFLOWING THE OTHER LIDS ARE NOT CLOSED MUST KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED AND REPLACE MISSING LID
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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND FRONT OFFICE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER
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.CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT BAR, REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE
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.CLEAN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT
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.NEED TO INSTALL EXTRA HAND SINK REAR BAR, REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE FRONT HAND SINK PREP AREA.
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