Boss Bar
Last inspected: May 2, 2014
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Score
Boss Bar has been inspected eight times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 2, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since May 2, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Boss Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 2, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH DATE AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED FLOORS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN WALL AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT COVERED WITH PLASTIC LINING. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AT ROOM WITH BEER WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND FINISH THE UNFINISHED WALL AT THE ENTRANCE AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 25, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED MENS BATHROOM FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIRS.(NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER TOILET ON THE FIRST FLOOR THAT EMPLOYEES CAN USE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH DATE AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED FLOORS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN WALL AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT COVERED WITH PLASTIC LINING. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AT ROOM WITH BEER WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND FINISH THE UNFINISHED WALL AT THE ENTRANCE AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE BAR AT THE MAIN FLOOR WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK WITHIN 90 DAYS. MANAGER STATES THAT THEY USE ONE OF THE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS A HAND WASH SINK AND A DUMP SINK.(2x3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR).
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Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF COCKROACHES STILL EXISTING, OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN KITCHEN AND OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN BAR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES STILL FOUND IN KITCHEN WALLS, MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERINGS ABOVE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN THE INSIDE TOO.
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Sep 9, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING AND CRAWLING ON KITCHEN WALLS NEXT TO GRILL AND CHEST FREEZER, ALSO FOUND ROACHES IN BAR AREA AND ON THE WAY TO THE BASEMENT. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL 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 AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CHEST FREEZER DOORS MISSING RUBBER GASKETS, EXPOSED INSLATION, HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTED NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SPILLS AND DEBRIS NOTED ON KITCHENS AND BAR FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO 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: CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA DAMAGED AND SHEDDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, LEAKY FAUCET TOO, WASTE WATER LINE DRAINING IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: 17 ASHTRAYS FOUND ON KITCHEN SHELF WITH ASH TRACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Oct 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS. OBSERVED BACON STORED UNCOVERED AND IN CONTACT WITH A CARDBOARD BOX INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. 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: 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE RESTROOMS, AND IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 INSTALL THE TOILET LIDS FOR THE WATER TANKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH OF THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, SODA GUN NOZZLES, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE RESTROOMS ALL EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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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. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE MEN'S WASHROOM TOILET. REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS DRAINED THE CONDENSER UNIT WATER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
2 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE/MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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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. OBSERVED HOLES IN BASMENT FLOOR BY TANKS AND GAP AT FLOORBASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boss Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boss Bar on file is from May 2, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boss Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Boss Bar.
Has Boss Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boss Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boss Bar 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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