AUG 31
2011
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UPPER DECK.
BEAT. 48/100
3544 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 31, 2011 · passed
Failed 2 of 3 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
< 1 MONTH
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 262011FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2011
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR(SOUTH WEST AREA).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OTHER SINK WAS COVERED BY NON-MOBILE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVINGPROVIDED WITH SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
SMALL FRUIT FLY INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND ON WALLS ON BOTTLES BEHIND BAR ON UNCOVERED ICE. ALSO WE OBSERVED(THE OWNER AND I) LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE SOFA LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF WALL.ALSO A UNKNOWN WHITE POWER HEAVILY APPLIED BEHIND THE BAR(LOCATED IN AMUSEMENT ROOM)AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE BATTING CAGE WERE IS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND CUSTOMERS.INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS, 2ND FLOOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE EXCESS BEER CAPS AND OTHER ITEMS.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP)INCLUDED PLAY AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES(DUST BUILD-UP),ALSO SEAL ALL OPENING:CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHTOUT BAR AREAS.
AUG 252011FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2011
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SOUTH BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT WATER. NORTH BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACK-UP.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE OR PROVIDED WITH SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. ONE SINK BLOCKED BY PEPSI AND BEER COOLER. OTHER SINK WAS COVERED BY NON-MOBILE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. SMALL FRUIT FLY INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND ON WALLS ON BOTTLES BEHIND BAR ON UNCOVERED ICE. APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 FLIES IN BOTH BAR AREAS.
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. MAIN ENTRANCE / EXIT DOOR TO ESTABLISHMENT FROM CLARK STREET NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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. NEED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS, 2ND FLOOR.
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 POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.REMOVE EXCESS BEER CAPS,STRAWS,WATER FROM INSIIDE THE CHEST BEER COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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. REMOVE STAGNATE DIRTY WATER UNDER BAR AREA. REMOVE EXCESS BEER CAPS AND OTHER ITEMS.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP)INCLUDED PLAY AREA.
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 LIGHT FIXTURES(DUST BUILD-UP),ALSO SEAL ALL OPENING:CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHTOUT BAR AREAS.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE PREMISES. THREE CIGARETTE BUTTS AT SOUTH BAR, IN DINING AREA AND AT LOUNGE SEATING. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED AT ENTRANCE/EXIT TO ESTABLISHMENT.
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