Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park dates to Dec 18, 2019.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK THAT WILL BE REINSTALLED IN BAR AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. THE HAND SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM BAR AREA.MUST REINSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WHEN HAND SINK GETS REINSTALLED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE THAT NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE AND WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WHEN SINK GETS REINSTALLED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 1- COMP SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN BAR BEER COOLER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCH OR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.
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Oct 16, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALL AT THE FLOOR BASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK CARNITAS AT 43.3-47.3, AND PULLED PORK AT 45.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $18. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FAUCET SPIGOT WAS BROKEN OFF OF THE FAUCET EXTENDER AND WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT REPLACED THE PART DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A DEAD RAT NEXT TO THE HVAC UNIT IN THE BASEMENT AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENTS AND DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER BEHIND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473224 ON 5/30/14 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. 38/01 - INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 41/01 - REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALL AT THE FLOOR BASE. REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL RODENT BURROWS ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING WHERE THE GARBAGE IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN ALL RODENT BURROWS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 30, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR HOT WATER TANK LEAK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in dining an dhallway-exposed raw brick. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Gap along wallbase and floor in prep area. Instructed to seal openings.
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Jun 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Dec 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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- OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT,SIDE DOOR ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY THAT WAS FOUND INSIDE THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMP SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR LOCATION,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT 1 COMP PREP SINK KITCHEN AREA ALSO SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT BAR AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR OF COOLERS,STOVES,OVENS,DEEP FRYER,GRILLS ETC.
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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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS.4 " COVING IS NEEDED AT BASEBOARDS ALONG SOUTH WALL BAR LOCATION,AT DINING CUSTOMER AREA.ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON GROUND IN BASEMENT WERE NOTED.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS WERE NOTED AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AREA OVER THE BAR TO REMOVE DUSTS/COB WEBS.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
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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.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,ORAGNIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ANY REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park on file is from Dec 18, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park.
Has Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bullhead Cantina — Imbibe Humboldt Park means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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