Compass Bar
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2019
52
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Compass Bar, the earliest from 2013. On Mar 5, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Compass Bar is from Mar 5, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compass Bar's latest score of 52 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AREA IN REAP PREP AND DRY STRORAGE AREAS. MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INTERNAL DRAIN STOPPERS, IN POOR REPAIR AND ALLOWING SINKS TO DRAIN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE RAMP ENTRANCE FLOOR PANELING AT DOOR AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN, CHIPPED, CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN MISS LABELLED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CORRECT LABELS ON ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF BEVERAGE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTEDTO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD.(HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT 2-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF BUSINESS. MSUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND WALL BEHIND REAR HAND WASHNH SNK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DIRT AND DEBEIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNETAH HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING RUSTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF FREEZER ICEDED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEFROST,CLEAN,SANITIZE 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 RAW WOOD WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED OR TREATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL RAW WOOD WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS WITH ONE HAVING A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOT LIE HOOD AT THE REAR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AND DUSTY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 17, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,UNUSED MEAT SLICER.POTATO PEELER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER,NEAR ICE MACHINE,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT ENTRY WAY IN WALK IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM IN DINING AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 10, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. PRECOOKED CHICKEN WINGS 51.8F,1QUART PIZZA SAUCE 44.3F,4LBS. BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS 43.9F,4LBS. RAW CHICKEN 44.6F,2LBS. RAW MEAT BALLS 44.7F,1 QUART SOUP 44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 17.4 LBS.$21.50(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" ALONG TOP AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/10/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,UNUSED MEAT SLICER,POTATO PEELER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER,NEAR ICE MACHINE,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT ENTRY WAY IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MOPSINK,LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM IN DINING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE. LABEL DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO DRY STORAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREOTECT DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN BASE OF BEER COOLERS. MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF BEER COOLERS IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BAR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE BINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN/MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES AT DISH MACHINE IN REAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING MIXER NEEDS TO BE UP OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All dry food containers must be labeled.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean in detail the mop sink and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Elevate all items/articles on the 2nd floor storage area to have an easy access in cleaning the floor and prevent rodent/insects harborage. clean the floor around the water heater, along the wall base all corner by the ice machine and maintain. Grease accumulated on the floor under the deep fryer and legs of the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall tiles broken by the mop sink. Must repair and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All light bulbs must be shielded. Broken light shield above the ice maker and prep area, must replace. Must clean the light shield on the hood with grease accumulated.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS AND HOLES AT ENTRANCE. MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NO ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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Mar 13, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, DIRT, MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BASEBOARD TILE CRACKED/DAMAGED AT REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 12, 2013
License
7 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: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. BROKEN GLASS, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, WOOD AND CARDBOARD ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM GROUND AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOZZLE ON BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. NOZZLE ONLY ABLE TO FILL MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER NOZZLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, DIRT, MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BASEBOARD TILE CRACKED/DAMAGED AT REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIRTY BAR EXPOSED AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compass Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compass Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compass Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Compass Bar.
Has Compass Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Compass Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Compass Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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