Bar Louie
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2020
78
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Bar Louie, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Bar Louie's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 17, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
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.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRY MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTELINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR. OBSERVED DISPENSER DRAINLINE LEAKING IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ACCUMULATED WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 16, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT SAME AREA.
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90
Sep 4, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Aug 28, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. THE PIC WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112(C) OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES; ONE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ONE BEHIND THE BAR ON THE FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED FIFTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT AND SURROUNDING AREA; MUST CLEAN FLOOR AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. RECOMMENDED ECOLAB SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B 1) FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP COUNTER AND NOT STORED IN BETWEEN USES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED WITH THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF CONCENTRATION. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL AND FRYERS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CAN OPENER SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT, WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. ALSO THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM WATER AND DISHES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 12, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. (SCHEDULED FOR CLEANING JAN. 20, 2017).
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Sep 14, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOMS 1st FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTERS. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA GOING INTO THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD A BLACK,WHITE AND ORANGE SUBSTANCES INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE SHOOT WHERE ICE SLIDES DOWN INTO THE BIN. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOMS 1st FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTERS. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA GOING INTO THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP STATION IN FRONT OF GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN SANIZITING WATER NEXT TO PREP STATIONS FOR CLEANING PURPOSES.
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Sep 10, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2015
Routine
10 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK ,ALL REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA,BASEMENT AREA UNDER STAIR CASE.ALSO APPX.10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.FRONT DOUBLE ,DUMPSTER & POOL DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/3/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING MAKING DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GARBAGE CAN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,FRYER,STOVE,OVEN,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR 3- COMP SINK,PREP COOLERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,BAR & DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND ALL REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA,BAR AREA UNDER COUNTER,HOLE IN WALL NEAR GARBAGE DOOR.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISH AREA,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA & MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIR CASE,IN NOOK IN SAME AREA,UNUSED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE REAR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DRY MOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER INLET PIPE FROM WALL LEAKING AT CONNECTION UNDER THE 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BOX FREEZER LID W/EXPOSED INSTULATION NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS FRONT BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER 2 COMP. SINK, NEED TO REMOVE ALSO NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT BEER COOLER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK IN DISH ROOM.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING IN BASEMENT BEER COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER LEAKING AT 1 COMP. SINK DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAINPIPES UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM AND HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN HAVE HOT WATER LEAKS. DRAINPIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM REPORT DATED 3-19-13. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES BEHIND THE AREA. 38-MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA GUN HOLDERS, DRAINPIPES UNDER SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND AT LARGE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON OUTER DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA. CONNECT ALL DRAINLINES TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 28, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS, SINKS, AND COOLERS AT BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND AT LARGE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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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 THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 19, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TOP PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40.0F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS. NOTED DISH MACHINES AT BAR AREA AND IN KITCHEN NOT REGISTERING ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINES PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: DOORS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. NOTED 1/4" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE INNER AND OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE OUTER OPENINGS RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #537320 ON 4-26-11 NOT CORRECTED. (32) OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER IN THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (38) OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN ACCORDING TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING CODE. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, SINKS AND COOLERS AT BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND AT LARGE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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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 THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 26, 2011
Complaint
5 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.OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER IN THE SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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. OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALSO #10 CAN OPENER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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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.REPAIR CEILING ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER REAR KITCHEN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED AND SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS AND CLEAN OTHER SHIELDS.
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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.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN ACCORDING TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING CODE
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Dec 3, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISH WASHING RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WET FLOOR AT 3 COMP SINK, FLOORS MUST BE DRY AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMP SINK NEAR THE GREASE TRAP. LEAKY FAUCETS AND COMMERCIAL SPRAYER, REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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Aug 6, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Louie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Louie on file is from Mar 17, 2020. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Louie?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Bar Louie.
Has Bar Louie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Louie 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 Louie 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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