Charlie's Ale House
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2010
86
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 19, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 19, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Charlie's Ale House's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. above violation still remaining.
32
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. above violation still remaining.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. above violation still remaining.
36
86
Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. found observed no paper towels or soap in bar area exposed hand sink. must provide soap, paper towels to exposed hand sink in bar area. mgmt. corrected at once. citation issued#H000062811 with a court date of 9/16/2010 at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
12
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 observed live fruit flies in bsmt. storage area, and rear storage areas(20 ), also found front, and rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. shall be repair. citation issued#H000062811 with a court date of 9/16/2010, at 400 w superior in room#112 at 9:00am.
18
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. non food contact surfaces of cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, pop dispensing unit not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving 1st floor, bsmt.need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls ceilings that had peeling paint 1st floor, bsmt., shall be repair.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. broken missing light shields shall be provided. light shields in prep areas not clean need cleaning.
36
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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
38
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlie's Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlie's Ale House on file is from Aug 19, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlie's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charlie's Ale House.
Has Charlie's Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charlie's Ale House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charlie's Ale House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants