Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2024
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Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DUST,PAPER NAPKINS AND BOTTLE CAPS,UNDER BAR COUNTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE)NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WHITE PLASTIC DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES. OBSERVED CEILING WALL DEBRIS ON TOP AND INSIDE THE UINT, FROM CEILING ABOVE THE UNIT CEILING WALL HAS PEELING PAINT, BROKEN AND CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE, ALSO REPAIR CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KIVES STORED BETWEEN THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND WALL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER WITH POROUS SURFACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR NOT DRAINING/CLOGGED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DUST,PAPER NAPKINS AND BOTTLE CAPS,UNDER BAR COUNTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE BAR WITH EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ALSO FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEAN .ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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Dec 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. WATER LEAKING AT P-TRAP. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, FOUND NO SOAP AND NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. CURRENT SUMMARY FOUND IN BINDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM AUG 19, 2014 REPORT # 1493780 NOT CORRECTED. #31 REMOVE AND REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. #34 REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. #35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #38 EXTEND WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. #41 ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL MINOR VIIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALL CONTACT SURFACES, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR AND BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY AND ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AND OR ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINER(SALT)IN PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE AND REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTEND WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave on file is from Jul 30, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave.
Has Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chris' Bar — Backstreet Back Story Ave is inspected about once every two years on average.
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