Clutch Food and Drink
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Clutch Food and Drink, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 24, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Clutch Food and Drink is from Jun 24, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Clutch Food and Drink squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND SHELVING TRAY NEXT TO HANDSINK IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Dec 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK RUSTY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ OR BY E-MAIL: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN BAR AREAS,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT BAR AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREAS,BOXED SYRUP STATION LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS,FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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May 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
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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 CLEAN, AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND RAW EGGS NOT PROPERLY STORED THAT IS NO LABEL MUST KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clutch Food and Drink last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clutch Food and Drink on file is from Jun 24, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clutch Food and Drink?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Clutch Food and Drink.
Has Clutch Food and Drink's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Clutch Food and Drink have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Clutch Food and Drink 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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