Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd
Last inspected: May 4, 2011
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Score
Inspectors have visited Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd five times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd is from May 4, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72098-10
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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.REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP,IN KITCHEN.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTH SHELVES,REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES.RESEAL INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR, USE FOOD GRADE SEALERS.
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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 NEEDS CLEANING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PIPE IN KITCKEN,ALL PO GUN NOZZLES IN ALL BAR AREA(1ST & 2ND FLOOR).
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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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDING CORNERS.ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,BEHIND BAR AREAS,AND BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SECOND FLOOR. SEAL HOLES BEHID BAR AT 2ND FLOOR SOUTH-EAST CORNERS.REMOVE WATER INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REMOVE PPEELING PAINT FROM WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,REPAINT THE AREA.SEAL ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT AT DEAD LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REROUTE POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR #2(ADDISON SIDE)OR RE-INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK(MUST BE ACCESSIBLE).PROVIDE VENT COVER FOR VENTILATION IN KITCHEN.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AT 1ST &2ND FLOOR SLOWLY DRAINING.
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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. PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGES,WALK-IN COOLERS EMPLOYEE AREA,IN BASEMENT, STAGE AREA AND DJ STORAGE.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.REPLACE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR , EXPOSED INSULATION.
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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.CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE THE ROLLED-UP DOOR,IN KITCHEN, AND PORTABLE FAN ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Mar 19, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,(GREASE BUILD UP).KEEP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE FREE OF FOOD DEBRI
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: .DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA(SPECIALLY CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES ETC.)CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRIC ROOM , NEXT TO (A1 BAR).RE GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(ALL 5 BAR AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: .DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA(SPECIALLY CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES ETC.)CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRIC ROOM , NEXT TO (A1 BAR).RE GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(ALL 5 BAR AREA).
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.CHICKEN CHILI STORED IN REACH IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F(PRODUCTS WAS COOKED ON 2-23-10, PER MANAGER STATEMENT); TOMATO SOUP AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO48F, STORED AT SAME UNIT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 12, VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION :7-38-005(A) HOOOO60139-12
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND LOW TEMP.DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER PPM SOLUTION.PRESENTLY MAINTAINS OPPM. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE MACHINE. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO PREMISES PRESENTLY NOT OPERATING,(LATE OPENER).
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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.DETAIL CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,(GREASE BUILD UP).KEEP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE FREE OF FOOD DEBRI.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA(SPECIALLY CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES ETC.)CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRIC ROOM , NEXT TO (A1 BAR).RE GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(ALL 5 BAR AREA).
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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.NEED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE/ATTIC ABOVE DISH MACHINE. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM IT, ELEVATE ITEMS 3" OFF THE FLOOR.FLOOR HAS ACCUMULATIONS OF DIRT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd on file is from May 4, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd.
Has Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd 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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