Citizen Bar
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2016
86
Score
Across the available record, Citizen Bar has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 21, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Citizen Bar's record stops at Jun 21, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Citizen Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FUSE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM RIGH SIDE HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BIG GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP OR INSTALL 4" COVING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ON ALL WASHROOMS,(NOT WORKING).
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Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILINGS,CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES AT CEILING ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED TILES,PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES
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Jul 24, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILINGS,CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES AT CEILING ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED TILES,PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES
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Jul 17, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE INSIDE BAR AND OUTSIDE BAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE. INSIDE BAR HAS A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK AND A STRAINER USED FOR THE DUMP SINK INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK USED FOR WASHING HANDS. NOTED WASH CLOTH,WIN DEX WINDOW CLEANER INSIDE OUTSIDE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE AND CLEAN SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN, BEEF,TACOS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE A ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AN PREMISES AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY OR USE BY DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILINGS,CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES AT CEILING ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED TILES,PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES
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May 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WHILE WEARING GLOVES RINSED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SOLUTION,USED THE WASH CLOTH TO WIPE KNIFE AND PREP TABLE THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD. ON OCCASION WILL WIPE KNIFE AND HANDS ON THEIR APRONS AND CONTINUE COOKING. FINALLY WHEN THEY CHANGED THEIR GLOVES THEY DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE WEARING NEW GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING TASKS OR CHANGING GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY OR USE BY DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH BROWNISH STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILINGS,CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES AT CEILING ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED TILES,PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES.
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE ONLY HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELD, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPED SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IS BUCKLING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE DRAINS IN BAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REROUT TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. THE 2nd HANDSINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM DOWNSTAIRS IS CHIPPED ON THE RIGHT SIDE-MUST FIX/REPLACE. RAW WOODEN PANELS OF THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER NEED CLEANING-OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE KITCHEN/DISHROOM FLOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR (TILES ARE MISSING)-MUST FIX & MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CORNER COVING & WALL PANEL AT BASE OF WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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May 11, 2011
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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOOR. MUST SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS AND INSTALL BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A GRATE BELOW THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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May 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. OBSERVED DOOR TO THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS FILLED IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED. THE SINK WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH DISHES. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOOR. MUST SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS AND INSTALL BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A GRATE BELOW THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET CAPABLE OF REACHING ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 14, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Food walk in cooler not maintained at this time, ambient air temperature at 50.7. Instructed manager to repair cooler, ambient air temperature must be 40 F or below. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058829 16.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures between 48.3 F and 49.2 F- Beef burgers, chicken and cheese. Manager voluntarily discarded all out of temperature foods at this time. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. Citation issued.
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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. Prep coolers rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets.
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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. Observed food/dirt build up inside floor drains. Must clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.
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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. Observed gap at corner between wall panels adjacent to dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must seal gap.
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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. Pot wash 3-compartment sink faucet leaks. Must repair and maintain faucet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citizen Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citizen Bar on file is from Jun 21, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citizen Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Citizen Bar.
Has Citizen Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Citizen Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Citizen Bar 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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