Copper Vine — Cooper Vine

1962 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2014

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Copper Vine — Cooper Vine has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 24, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Copper Vine — Cooper Vine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 24, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jul 17, 2014

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: FOUND 1 BAG OF RAW MUSSELS ON THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAG ATTACHED TO THE BAG/CONTAINER. NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE BAG/CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND TAG HAS TO BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE SHELLFISH ARE GONE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B2). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $23.60,TOTAL 10LBS.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BROWNISH/YELLOWISH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES,WHERE THE WATER/ICE ARE COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MANAGER/OWNER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. INTERIOR PANEL IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1199197 DATED 11/21/2013. #32-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATIONS EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, COOLER AND ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR,1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED IN THE REAR SERVICE STATION ,2ND FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Nov 21, 2013

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATIONS EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL OF 1ST FLOOR BAR CLOSET. MUST SEAL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE AND BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copper Vine — Cooper Vine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copper Vine — Cooper Vine on file is from Jul 24, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copper Vine — Cooper Vine?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Copper Vine — Cooper Vine.

Has Copper Vine — Cooper Vine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Copper Vine — Cooper Vine 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 Copper Vine — Cooper Vine 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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