SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TRADER VIC'S.

BEAT. 35/100

1030 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 29, 2011 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 1 critical violation on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 MONTHS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 29
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WOK STATION. MUST RAISE THE FRONT END OF THE STATION SO THAT WATER DRAINS TO THE BACK DRAIN RESERVOIR. SEAL THE WOOD BAR IN THE REAR PARTY ROOM.

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

MOP SINK IS BACKED UP WITH STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.

MAR 22
2011
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS RUN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS WATER PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WOK STATION. MUST RAISE THE FRONT END OF THE STATION SO THAT WATER DRAINS TO THE BACK DRAIN RESERVOIR. SEAL THE WOOD BAR IN THE REAR PARTY ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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 ALL EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR (SODA GUNS AND HOSES, BEER LINES, WOODEN SHELVES), AND PREP AREA (STOVE, BROILER, VENTILATION HOODS, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, POTATO CUTTER).

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE BAR AREA AND REAR BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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 WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS, DOOR TO THE CHINESE OVEN. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER. MOP SINK IS BACKED UP WITH STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.

MAR 14
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/25/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES HAD AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 7/23/09 POSTED BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

MINORSanitation
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 ALL EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
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 WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT AROUND THE DISHMACHINE.

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER. MOP SINK IS BACKED UP WITH STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.

MAR 11
2011
FAILED
0 violations
OCT 25
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER OR FOOD SANITATION COURSE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063349 18.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
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. OBSERVED FOOD/DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING, COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL SHELF RACKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

MINORPlumbing & 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. MENS WASHROOM URINAL IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
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. EMPLOYEES CHANGING STATION CLUTTERED. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OR ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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