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Columbus Restaurant & Bar

651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Columbus Restaurant & Bar stretching back to 2010. On Apr 19, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Columbus Restaurant & Bar's record stops at Apr 19, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Columbus Restaurant & Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MOLD AND SLIME BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: STAFF HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN MENS OR WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT BAR HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE RECEPTABLE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE,REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FROM GROUND AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (REHEATING GYRO MEAT)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY LOCATED INSIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND LEAKY FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS BEHIND THE BAR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY CONTAINING ASHES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ASHTRAY FROM ALL AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020C.
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Jul 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No one on premises with a city certificate, during inspection, while handling/cooking/serving P.H.F. Must have a City of Chgo Food Certified Manager to oversee food processing from delivery to service. Mr. Apostolopoulos was not on premises at this time.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Observed a heavy waste water leak under the right comp (of the 3-comp sink) in kitchen, where a pan catches the water. Must fix & maintain.
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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. All cutting boards with deep,dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced- to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable.
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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. Dusty fan guards,compressors of most coolers must be kept clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Missing light cover/shield inside the hood of cooking equipment must be provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Columbus Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Columbus Restaurant & Bar on file is from Apr 19, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Columbus Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Columbus Restaurant & Bar.

Has Columbus Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Columbus Restaurant & Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Columbus Restaurant & 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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