Avec
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Avec nine times, with records going back to 2010. On Jun 12, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Avec is from Jun 12, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Avec is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found hole in ceiling near electrical closet in basement (facility needs access to gas lines temporarily). Must repair all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Found employee restroom in basement dish area without self closing device on door. Must modify door to make self closing. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found slow draining 3 compartment sink in bar area. Must repair and maintain.
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Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT BEER/WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS CUT INTO THE CEILING DRYWALL IN FRONT OF THE WINE COOLER AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY STORAGE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: BAR DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: WHILE DRAINING, OBSERVED WASTEWATER FROM THE SECOND COMPARTMENT BACKING UP INTO THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT BEER/WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS CUT INTO THE CEILING DRYWALL IN FRONT OF THE WINE COOLER AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY STORAGE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT INTO THE 2ND COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. TONGS STORED HANGING WITH ONE SIDE INSIDE SINK THEN BEING USED TO HANDLE FOODS.MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR FOOD UTENSILS AND REVIEWED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE TO HAND SINK. TOWELS STORED APPROXIMATELY 3FT, IN A CLOSED DRAWER FROM DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-19-13 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT RETRIEVED FROM OTHER SIGNAGE REQUIRING POSTING ie: BUSINESS LICENSE, OCCUPANCY ETC. FROM WINDOW SILE. NONE POSTED VISIBLE. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED AT COMPLETION OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST POST IN PUBLIC VIEW.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP/CUTTING BOARD. ALSO BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC WRAP AS REPAIR METHOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAK.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA MISSING. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AT THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2011
Routine
5 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 ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY/RUSTY BUILDUP AROUND THE INTERIOR AND BIN CHUTES. THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR ARE STAINED. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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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. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY UNDER THE RACK FEET, CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD "SHIM".
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM FAN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: THE CLEAN KITCHEN TOWELS ARE STORED UNPROTECTED IN A DIRTY STOREROOM. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Oct 21, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 RE-SEAL ANY WOODEN WALL AT BAR AREA, & BARE WOODEN DOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS- TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RE-CAULK AROUND COFFEE STATION SINK.
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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. INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS & SINKS AT 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS.
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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. MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE UNDER SPRAYER SINK AT DISHMACHINE.
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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. ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avec last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avec on file is from Jun 12, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avec?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Avec.
Has Avec's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avec have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Avec means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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