Bar Louie
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2020
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Bar Louie has 22 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bar Louie dates to Jan 14, 2020.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, REAR AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION(PAPER TOWELS) AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE PAPER TOWELS MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME, FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE, INSIDE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS FRYERS, REACH IN COOLERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY REFUSE RECEPTACLES FULL TO CAPACITY. MUST INCREASE REMOVAL SERVICE FOR FREQUENCY AND MINIMIZE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMROPER STORAGE OF MOPS; MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD, CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE). OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING A READY TO EAT SALAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS THEN HE PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EDUCATE ALL EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND TO PROHIBIT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH ALL READY TO EAT FOODS IMMEDIATELY. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD SALAD AND PREPARE ANOTHER USE PROPER METHODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ARE TO NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED AND MAINTAINING A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED 3 SIDE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS AND A MISSING KEY HOLE ON ONE OF SAID EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, AROUND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND SLOW DRAINING LOCATED AT THE REAR BAR AND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA IN USE WITH NO SANITIZER. THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA HAD NO SANITIZER BUT WAS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS THAT WERE AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (THAT WAS ALREADY SET UP). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOSE FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER RESTING IN THE WATER OF THE WASH AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN HOSES SO THAT THEY DO NOT REACH THE WATER. FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND THE FRONT BAR ICE BIN WITH NO LID, MUST PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SUBSTANCE AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AND WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, FLOORS IN THE CORNER OF THE BAR AREA AND IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEANING HIS HANDS WITH A CLOTH TOWEL AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT AND PUTTING ON GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGRT O HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. CRITICAL CITAITION ISSUED. 7-38-010(A).
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, 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: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE BIN WITHOUT A LID AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRP WALL AT THE REAR BAR UNDER THE COUNTER NOT ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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90
Jun 29, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK AND RED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG THE COOKLINE IN THE KITCHEN AND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE BIN WITHOUT A LID AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE, LARGE DISH MACHINE AND FRONT BAR WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRP WALL AT THE REAR BAR UNDER THE COUNTER NOT ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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78
Jan 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT LOCKERS AND SANITIZE THE LOCKERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
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Dec 24, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE FOR THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE COCKROACHES AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOM BAR. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT LOCKERS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE PRIVATE ROOM BAR, FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 160.5F) WAS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT LOCKERS AND SANITIZE THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER AND ALL DOOR HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA AROUND REACH IN FREEZER AND GREASE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IUNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPLACE MISSING VENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
5 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: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN AREA AT REACH IN FREEZER, GREASE HOLDING CONTAINERS AND DISH MACHINE AREA. 8-10 ROACHES NOTED. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH AREA AND PRIVATE ROOM BAR AREA. 5-6 FLIES NOTED. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CORRECT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER AND ALL DOOR HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA AROUND REACH IN FREEZER AND GREASE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IUNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPLACE MISSING VENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jun 23, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN REAR BAR AREA NOT DRAINING. HANDSINK MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN 48 HOURS. BAR NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.
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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: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN AREA AT REACH IN FREEZER, GREASE HOLDING CONTAINERS AND DISH MACHINE AREA. 8-10 ROACHES NOTED. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH AREA AND PRIVATE ROOM BAR AREA. 5-6 FLIES NOTED. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CORRECT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER AND ALL DOOR HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA AROUND REACH IN FREEZER AND GREASE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IUNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPLACE MISSING VENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Aug 20, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREA, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGH OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA.
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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 MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE LAST COMPARTMENT (CLOSES TO DOOR) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA.
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70
Aug 13, 2013
Routine
8 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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 15 IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 30 IN THE REAR BY THE DISH/ICE MACHINE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE/ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREA, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGH OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA.
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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 MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE LAST COMPARTMENT (CLOSES TO DOOR) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA.
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67
Aug 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
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. OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED 1 MISSING FLOOR TILE BY POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS/BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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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. BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
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. COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS ALSO MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER.
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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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, COOLERS/SINKS AT REAR BAR, REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUPMENT IN PREP AREA AND REAR BAR.
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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. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN BAR TOP AND WALL AT REAR BAR(BEHIND COUNTER). MUST SEAL GAP.
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER BEHIND BEER WALK IN COOLER OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found ice bins at front bar areas with no covers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not clean at rear bar areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no drainboard and grease trap at rear preparation 3 compartmnet sink. Found no grease trap at front bar 3 compartmnet sink. Found no mop sink with backflow prevention devices/vacuum breaker.
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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 Jan 14, 2020. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Louie?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Bar Louie.
Has Bar Louie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Louie have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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