Bar Louie Wrigleyville

3545 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 6, 2010

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Bar Louie Wrigleyville is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Jul 6, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Bar Louie Wrigleyville's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 6, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 6, 2010

Reinspection

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. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL OF THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED BROKEN LID FOR ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST REPLACE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE MICROWAVE.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR.

Jun 28, 2010

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AN AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OF 46.4F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: SLOPPY JOES AT 47.3F, SPINACH DIP AT 44.9F, ALFREDO SAUCE AT 45.8F, CHEESE DIP AT 48.3F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 46.3F, EGGS AT 47.1F, MILK AT 47.1F, RAW BACON AT 47.1F, BUTTERMILK AT 45.5F, GUMBO AT 49.8F, RANCH DRESSING AT 45.5F, CHEDDAR SPREAD AT 45.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 45.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F, GYRO SAUCE AT 45.3F, GOAT CHEESE AT 46.9F, CHICKEN (IN PREP COOLER BELOW GRILL) AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 120# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WEST HALF WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP LINE AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR. THE FAUCET AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MUST REPLACE OR ADD AN EXTENSION TO THE FAUCET.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Louie Wrigleyville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Louie Wrigleyville on file is from Jul 6, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Louie Wrigleyville?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar Louie Wrigleyville.

Has Bar Louie Wrigleyville's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Louie Wrigleyville have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Louie Wrigleyville 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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