Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club

3614 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2016
78
Score
Low Risk

Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club has been inspected nine times since 2010. On Nov 16, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 16, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BEER WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. ABOVE DOOR IS UNEVEN AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #2. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #2.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT TOP OF GREASE TOP LID UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BROKEN GLASS, AND DEBRI UNDER ALL FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES AT THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT TOWARDS THE BACK OF BASEMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BASEMENT TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE PEELING CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED INSIDE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER PIPE UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMP MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR BAR AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR SIDE AND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, MUST BE REPAIRED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVES BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF COOKING FRYERS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR BAR AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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May 28, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT,MISSING. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR BAR AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THE MEN'S WASHROOM URINALS,
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May 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098355 DATED 6/4/12. #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS/LID FOR THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT MISSING . MUST PROVIDE COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAPS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS AND FINISH PAINTING THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDERNEATH THE MENS WASHROOM URINALS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AND BY THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; UP RIGHT FREEZER, FRYERS AND LARGE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BAR AREAS FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND CLEAN FLOORS AT SAME AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MAIN BAR AREA 3PART SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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May 30, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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May 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST REPAIR FLOORS AT BAR AREAS, REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jan 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.CLEAN CHAR GRILL, AND DRIP TRAY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE MISSING TILES IN REAR BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club on file is from Nov 16, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club.

Has Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Black Rock Pub — the Rugby Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.