Capitol Club

4244-48 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 28, 2010
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Score
Medium Risk

Capitol Club has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on May 28, 2010. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Capitol Club is from May 28, 2010, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN 1 DOOR FREEZER. SODA LINES BEHIND BAR AREAS ARE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION AND PROTECT ICE AT ALL TIMES.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE PIZZA OVEN.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP 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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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May 21, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELF IN BASEMENT LIQUOR AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. (NO 2010 PEST CONTROL RECEIPT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME)
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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 REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN 1 DOOR FREEZER. SODA LINES BEHIND BAR AREAS ARE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION AND PROTECT ICE AT ALL TIMES.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE PIZZA OVEN.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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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 PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Capitol Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Capitol Club on file is from May 28, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Capitol Club?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Capitol Club.

Has Capitol Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Capitol Club have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Capitol Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.