City Porch
Last inspected: May 29, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited City Porch nine times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 29, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at City Porch is from May 29, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 29, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. 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: OBSERVED BACK DOUBLE DOORS WITH A 1 INCH OPENING BETWEEN THEM AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPENING TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL: HAMBURGERS AT 63.5F, CHEESES AT 67.2F, CHICKEN AT 65.8F, PULLED PORK AT 65.6F, AND FISH AT 66.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FLOORING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE BAR AREA SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER, ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 24, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING SLICED LIMES WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IT INTO DRINKS AND HANDLING MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK ON THE NEWLY ADDED OUTDOOR BAR AREA WHERE MIXED DRINKS, ICE AND SLICED FRUITS ADDED TO DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Mar 28, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: 3-COMP SINK, VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, COOLING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR WITH CREVICES AT WALL BASE, DIRT ACCUMULATED AT SAME COOLER FLOOR, FRONT AND REAR AREAS FLOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OLD EQUIPMENT AND PIPES IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REMOVED. MIMINMIZE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Mar 13, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Porch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Porch on file is from May 29, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Porch?
Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Porch.
Has City Porch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Porch have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City Porch 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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