33 Club

1419 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at 33 Club, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 5, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting 33 Club squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CONDENSERS/WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. 2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREAS.
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Apr 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED BEHIND BAR AREAS,BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND PREP ARES AND HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. FOUND LARGE OPENING IN THE LID CAUSING IT NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE LID. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS IN PRIVATE PARTY ROOM AND REMOVE SMOKE RESIDUE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN TWO REAR DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL TABLES AND BAR SURFACES IN PRIVATE PARTY ROOM AND REMOVE SMOKE RESIDUE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WHOLE IN WALL IN PRIVATE PARTY ROOM AND ALSO REPAIR SMOKE DAMAGED CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE MORE STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE THE PROPER ICE SCOOP HOLDERS WHERE NEEDED IN BAR AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 33 Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 33 Club on file is from Nov 5, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 33 Club?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 33 Club.

Has 33 Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 33 Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 33 Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.