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1308 Chicago

1308 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited 1308 Chicago three times, with records going back to 2022. 1308 Chicago was last inspected on Sep 13, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

1308 Chicago's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR BOTH THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH MACHINES MUST BE REPAIRED AND DISPENSING 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR BOTH THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AND FOR THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AND QAC TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
52
Jun 15, 2022
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT BAR AND PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1308 Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1308 Chicago on file is from Sep 13, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1308 Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1308 Chicago.

Has 1308 Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 1308 Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 1308 Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 1308 Chicago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1308 Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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