Bar Toma
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, Bar Toma has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Bar Toma since Sep 2, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Bar Toma's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS IN THE REACH-IN BEER COOLER AND THE FOOD COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES AND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2-DR COOLERS BEHIND BAR AT FRONT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHTOUT OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN SUPPLY LINE AT TOILET IN REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS,TRASH,CARDBOARD AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 29, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH WORN OR MISSING GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS TALL BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF WATER THAT GOES TO EACH TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. THE BOTTLES ARE UNABLED TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED APPROPRIATELY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE BOTTLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH WORN OR MISSING GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO HOLD WATER INSIDE OF THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN A SIDE ROOM AND NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Feb 4, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. HIGH TEMPERATURE GAGE READS 192F AS A FINAL RINSE. MAY REMOVE TAG AND USE MACHINE AS USUAL.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. FINAL RINSE GAGE NOT OPERATIONAL. READING 140F FOR FINAL RINSE AND STUCK ON THAT TEMPERATURE AFTER CYCLE HAS FINISHED. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF MACHINE IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING THE FINAL RINSE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, GAGE READS CORRECTLY AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-11-13. MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS AND PREPARED READY TO EAT GELATO MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED IE: COVERED, WRAPPED ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE ON FAR RIGHT DRAWER COOLER ON COOKS LINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY FOOD PAN USED AS BUCKET TO CATCH DRIPPING WATER FROM LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED GELATO AT PASTRY ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Nov 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BOTH LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINES AT BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING, TEST STRIP AT ZERO FOR CHLORIN LEVEL.MACHINE BEING USED DURING INPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR MACHINE SO PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS OBTAINED. MACHINES ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER WITH PREOPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SEAM UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHMACHINE (LEFT BOTTOM PART) HAVE GAPS WHERE FOOD/WATER PASSES THRU-MUST FIX/RE-SEAL. SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE, TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHMACHINE & AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE FREE OF SPLATTERS/FOOD DEBRIS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION WATER DROPLETS INSIDE CABINET OF HANDSINK AT THE GELATO/COFFEE AREA MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.
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Jul 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON NORTH WALL BY MEN'S ROOM (1ST FLOOR); 8-ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DINING AREA ACROOS THE BAR; 5-ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE & FAN GUARDS OF LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING DUE TO DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPLACED; FLOORS UNDER SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: POOR CAULKING AROUND SPLASH GUARDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPLACED; & ALSO AROUND THE FRONT HANDSINK (ALONGSIDE MEN'S ROOM AT 1ST FLOOR). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK (LEFT SIDE) & ON THE RIGHT END SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE (BY THE PLASTIC CURTAINS)-MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Jun 18, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOOD SCREENS AT DRAIN LINE TO DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED AT ICE CREAM REACH-IN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Toma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Toma on file is from Sep 2, 2016. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Toma?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bar Toma.
Has Bar Toma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Toma have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bar Toma 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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