Cans Bar and Canteen
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2012
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Cans Bar and Canteen appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 21, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cans Bar and Canteen dates to Jun 21, 2012.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cans Bar and Canteen is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAINED, IN POOR REPAIR, SINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED, 6/22/2011, INSPECTION NUMBER 585495, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS (32) MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED, (34) FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE THRESH HOLD AT REAR DISH ROOM EXTERIOR DOOR, AND ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, (35) MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT, AND (41) REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDLES FOR REACH-IN COOLER TOP LIDS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Jun 22, 2011
Reinspection
6 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.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED.
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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,ELEVATE THRESHHOLD AT REAR DISHROOM EXTERIOR DOOR.
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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.MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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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.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR WATER LEAKING BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT NORTH BAR AREA.
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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 CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 15, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING, WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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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 A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS WERE NOTED.
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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,ELEVATE THRESHHOLD AT REAR DISHROOM EXTERIOR DOOR.
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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.MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING AREAS ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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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.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR WATER LEAKING BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT NORTH BAR AREA.
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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 CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 3, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET BY DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE COVER FOR SUMP-PUMP IN BASEMENT,AND REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR ON DOOR ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cans Bar and Canteen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cans Bar and Canteen on file is from Jun 21, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cans Bar and Canteen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Has Cans Bar and Canteen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cans Bar and Canteen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cans Bar and Canteen 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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