DEC 16
2024
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZERO DEGREES KARAOKE BAR LLC.
BEAT. 35/100
453 W 24TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 16, 2024 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO OPERATE COLD WATER. COLD WATER IS OPERATED AT THE WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR THE GARBAGES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92024FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2024
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO OPERATE COLD WATER. COLD WATER IS OPERATED AT THE WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER USED FOR DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GRILL WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR THE GARBAGES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP OBSERVED IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH NAME OF ITEM WRITTEN IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH. COMMON NAME OF FOOD MUST BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WRITE COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SPONGES OBSERVED HAVING BEEN DRIED OVERNIGHT FOR REUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SPONGES DAILY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL SHELVES COVERED WITH FOIL. FOIL CANNOT BE USED TO COVER NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL AND MANUALLY CLEAN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO DRAIN PLUGS OBSERVED ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DUST AND SOIL ACCUMULATION FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND GRIDDLE, IN EXHAUST VENT ABOVE GRIDDLE, AND BEHIND GRIDDLE. ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE FREQUENTLY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM AND NON GENDER RESTROOMS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO RECEPTACLES AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN. ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND HAND WASHING STATIONS REQUIRE RECEPTACLES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT IN WORKING ORDER. LIGHTING MUST BE SUFFIECENT IN ALL STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCAL OBSERVED. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. 1ST OFFENSE
NOV 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND TWO FAUCET KNOBS IN POOR REPAIR (ONE IN MENS WASHROOM AND ONE IN WOMENS WASHROOM); REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDSINKS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 172018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS AT FAUCET CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR AT FIRST STALL IN WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER ON SIDE OF ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WIPE CLEAN INTERIOR METAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT, UNDER FRYER AND BEHIND BAR. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR.
OCT 132015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 13
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR WITH STICKY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLASTIC SILVERWARE IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
SEP 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES IN STORE ROOMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN.
NOV 162010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND ONE DOUBLE DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER AND SMALL PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO SUPPORT FOOD OPERATIONS. ALSO, NOTED NO HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM SAID DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN KARAOKE ROOM ACROSS FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN TOILET STAFF IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE AND INSTALL RACKS/SHELVES FOR FOOD/UTENSILS STORAGE, DRY PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL NEXT TO AND UNDER STAIRCASE, AROUND PIPING/WIRES/CONDUITS AS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND KARAOKE ROOMS. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING CEILING SECTIONS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET IN BANQUET ROOM #2.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE MATERIALS/ITEMS FROM STAIRWELL AND UNDER STAIRCASE, ELEVATOR, AND ENTRANCE AT 2ND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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