Bar Celona
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2016
90
Score
Across the available record, Bar Celona has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 31, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Bar Celona since Aug 31, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Bar Celona's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 31, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/07/15, REPORT #1483026 35. CEILING AT DISH ROOM IS UNEVEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE COUNTER TOP UNDER THE MARGARITA DISPENSER IS POROUS UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL,FIRST FLOOR BAR. BROKEN CEILING IN DINING/ BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE SAID CEILING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT BAR AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST 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: MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 23, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE COLD PLATE HOLDER FOR THE POP GUN DISPENSER STORED INSIDE THE ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATED,NOT STORED WITH ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. NO ICE BIN COVER PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED DISCHARGE HOSE FROM BEER COOLER DISCHARGING WATER ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL,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: DEBRIS,BEER CAPS AND WATER BEHIND THE BAR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER,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: CEILING AT DISH ROOM IS UNEVEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE COUNTER TOP UNDER THE MARGARITA DISPENSER IS POROUS UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL,FIRST FLOOR BAR. BROKEN CEILING IN DINING/ BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE SAID CEILING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT DISH MACHINE.PRESENTLY 0ppm.ALSO NOT DISPENSING SOAP,DISHES REMAINS DIRTY AFTER THE CYCLE IS DONE.TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE STORED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.ICE REMOVED FROM BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.FOUND TWO LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS BROKEN ,RUSTY AND DEFROSTED ICE DRIPPING FROM THE SATURATED INSULATION OF THE LIDS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS,PRESENTLY FOOD PROTECTED.DISCHARGE HOSES FROM POP GUN HOLDER STORED INSIDE THE ICE BINS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE COLD PLATE HOLDER FOR THE POP GUN DISPENSER STORED INSIDE THE ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATED,NOT STORED WITH ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. NO ICE BIN COVER PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED DISCHARGE HOSE FROM BEER COOLER DISCHARGING WATER ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL,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: DEBRIS,BEER CAPS AND WATER BEHIND THE BAR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER,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: CEILING AT DISH ROOM IS UNEVEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE COUNTER TOP UNDER THE MARGARITA DISPENSER IS POROUS UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL,FIRST FLOOR BAR. BROKEN CEILING IN DINING/ BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE SAID CEILING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AT FIRST FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MIDDLE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE MIDDLE STALL IN THE LADIES BASEMENT RESTROOM. DOOR HAS MANY HOLES AND IT IS NOT WELL MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMALL GRILLING STATION NEXT TO THE 4 STOVE TOP TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS AT BOTH BARS ON THE ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AS WELL AS THE FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH BASEMENT RESTROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF 2 OTHER FREEZERS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
6 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR ON THE FIRST FLOOR ON THE WOODEN WALLS,AND IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOMS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MIDDLE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE MIDDLE STALL IN THE LADIES BASEMENT RESTROOM. DOOR HAS MANY HOLES AND IT IS NOT WELL MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMALL GRILLING STATION NEXT TO THE 4 STOVE TOP TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS AT BOTH BARS ON THE ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AS WELL AS THE FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH BASEMENT RESTROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF 2 OTHER FREEZERS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT BAR SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND BAR AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Celona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Celona on file is from Aug 31, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Celona?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bar Celona.
Has Bar Celona's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Celona have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bar Celona 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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