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Ballast Point Brewing Company

212 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2019
78
Score
Low Risk

Ballast Point Brewing Company has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Ballast Point Brewing Company is from Oct 9, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
May 3, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw unfinished wood throughout bar top as well as at (1) large dinner table on main floor. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and maintain it all times.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris from construction project on exterior surfaces throughout food prep and kitchen areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris from construction project on floors throughout. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed raw plastered dry wall on west wall directly outside walk in beer cooler. Also observed raw plastered dry wall on west in rear storage room near water heater. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable Instructed manager to seal said area and maintain it all times. Observed door sweep needed on interior bottom of Perioa st. exit door. Door is considered a rodent proof. Instructed manager to provide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ballast Point Brewing Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ballast Point Brewing Company on file is from Oct 9, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Ballast Point Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ballast Point Brewing Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ballast Point Brewing Company 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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