Bar Bar Black Sheep
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2015
82
Score
Bar Bar Black Sheep appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2011. On Feb 20, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Bar Bar Black Sheep's record stops at Feb 20, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
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.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DOOR THRESHOLD BOTTOM AT ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WALL/FLOOR COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN HOLES, GAPS, RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BOX FOOD FREEZER COVERING THE RAW WOODEN BEAMS. OPEN/UNCOVERED WALL ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE SEALED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING TOILET TANK TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
38
82
Apr 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS IN PREP REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Jul 19, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, exhaust hood and filters and beverage dispenser holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained on premises. Instruted to detail clean floor behind equipment and cover open floor drains in basement.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
40
86
Jul 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed and evidence of live insect activity. Found both front doors with 1/4 inche gap across bottom and observed 15 plus live gnats in bar area around beverage dispenser. Instructed to repair and rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry and must remove all live insect activity from premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, exhaust hood and filters and beverage dispenser holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained on premises. Instruted to detail clean floor behind equipment and cover open floor drains in basement.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
40
82
Aug 28, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The manual can opener and housing attached,tops and sides of hot cooking equipments,interior compartment of deep fryer,kitchen coolers,interior bins of bar require a detail cleaning also fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and elevate articles 6" off floor for easier cleaning.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Employee toilet room door must be self closing.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Mechanical ventilation inside the employee toilet room is not working.
38
78
Aug 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and 3 working sink stoppers are needed for the 3 comp sink kitchen area.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The manual can opener and housing attached,tops and sides of hot cooking equipments,interior compartment of deep fryer,kitchen coolers,interior bins of bar require a detail cleaning also fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and elevate articles 6" off floor for easier cleaning.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room door must be self closing.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation inside the employee toilet room is not working.
38
74
Feb 24, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Bar Black Sheep last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Bar Black Sheep on file is from Feb 20, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Bar Black Sheep?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bar Bar Black Sheep.
Has Bar Bar Black Sheep's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Bar Black Sheep 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 Bar Bar Black Sheep means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants