Bin 36
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited Bin 36 five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 2, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Bin 36 since Nov 2, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bin 36 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Nov 2, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,working sink stoppers are needed at the 3 comp sink area also splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink bar area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom along the front service cookline.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Oct 29, 2012
Reinspection
7 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: Inspector Comments: Found front doors to the food establishment not rodent proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry must rodent proof said doors all accross the bottoms and found the pest control log book incomplete i.e. must provide,maintain a map locator to identify the pest control services.Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,working sink stoppers are needed at the 3 comp sink area also splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink bar area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom along the front service cookline.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Oct 24, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed a jackson model-es2000 low temperature dishmachine in use during this inspection dispensing "0" ppm at this time.The said dishmachine is now tagged held for inspection.Must repair,instructed manager to fax a letter to the CDPH 312-746-4240 or by e-mail: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org,attention A.Lopez for tag removal.Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID ICE MAKER (AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERS).MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.THE ICE MACHINE NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. 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: Found front doors to the food establishment not rodent proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry must rodent proof said doors all accross the bottoms and found the pest control log book incomplete i.e. must provide,maintain a map locator to identify the pest control services.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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTAS, PASTAS, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,working sink stoppers are needed at the 3 comp sink area also splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink bar area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom along the front service cookline.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Oct 14, 2010
Reinspection
2 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.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT FOLLOWING AREAS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BAR,AT COOK LINE ALSO A PROPER SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED ALONG SERVICE LINE AS DISCUSSED WITH PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THIS INSPECTION NATHAN L YOUNG.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED.
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Oct 7, 2010
Routine
10 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.FOUND A 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE ON NO PRODUCTS STORED AMBIENT MEASURED 51.9F INSIDE DURING THIS INSPECTION--TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW DURING SERVICE/OPERATION.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED/TAG REMOVAL.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE,MAINTAINED THAT IS WHEN TURNED ON WATER FLOWS DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BAG OF BREAD SITTING OUTSIDE ON FLOOR OF FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME FURTHERMORE A LINE COOK IS HERE ON SITE TO DO FOOD PREP.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE NATHAN L YOUNG THAT DELIVERED BREAD FROM LAFARINE BAKERY 1461 W.CHICAGO 60622 MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES,MUST NOT BE LEFT OUTDOORS --PRODUCT DISCARDED,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$16.25.
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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: 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 11 HOUSE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS AREAS OF KITCHEN/DISHROOM,NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,P.C.O MUST SERVICE,PROVIDE CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.
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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.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT FOLLOWING AREAS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BAR,AT COOK LINE ALSO A PROPER SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED ALONG SERVICE LINE AS DISCUSSED WITH PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THIS INSPECTION NATHAN L YOUNG.
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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 ARE DIRTY BENEATH COOK LINE,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAILN INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AREA.
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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.FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALL ALONG LARGE OVEN IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AS REQUIRED IN FOOD PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bin 36 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bin 36 on file is from Nov 2, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bin 36?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bin 36.
Has Bin 36's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bin 36 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bin 36 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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