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Blind Barber

948 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 12, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Blind Barber six times, with records going back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 12, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Blind Barber dates to Oct 12, 2022.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Blind Barber's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 REPORT #2346033 CONDUCTED ON 11/21/2019: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
90
Nov 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
74
Apr 26, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO, REPAIR MISSING HANDEL ON STALL DOOR IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (CORNERS)UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND SWEEP DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT .
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
38
78
Aug 11, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DUSTY IN PLACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
34
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ADEQUATE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PLACE, SUCH AS STOVE, GRILLS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND NOT ENOUGH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PLACE, SUCH AS FREEZERS AND COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION,
2
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MENS BRICK BATHROOM WALL NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN,
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blind Barber last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blind Barber on file is from Oct 12, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blind Barber?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blind Barber.

Has Blind Barber's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blind Barber have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blind Barber 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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