Cullen's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2015
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Score
Cullen's Bar & Grill appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Cullen's Bar & Grill's record stops at Jan 13, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Cullen's Bar & Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, TURKEY, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS (FIRST IN, FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ON MEAT SLICER ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING IN THE HACKETT ROOM BY MERCURY SALES AND SERVICE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN VENT COVER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT/GRIME BUILDUP UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS MEATLOAF, SOUPS, CHICKEN WINGS, GALWAY SHRIMP ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND OPERATE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST HAVE SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT POSTED. SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 27, 2010
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
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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.KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA(P-BAR).
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND TWO DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,50.5F TO 60F (AIR TEMP).BOTH DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORE IN THEM(COOKED CHICKEN, TUNA, ROAST BEEF,SLICED AVOCADO,ETC) TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNITS ARE FIXED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58587-17
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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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED FROM ABOVE UNITS:COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 63F; TUNA AT TEMP 60F;COOKED BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52F TO 58.7F; SLICED AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 58.8F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 64.3F.FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER COOKED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 77.7F; COOKED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 78.8F; CHICKEN POT PIE AT 122F TO 125F AND COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 71.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDER NO COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 40,VALUE 300.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58587-17
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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.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN USE ,WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION .(oPPM).MUST MAINTAIN 100 PPM.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION".PERSONALLY SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM).FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX#312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO58588-18
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* 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 SITE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WERE COOKED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO58588-18
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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.KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA(P-BAR).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cullen's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cullen's Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cullen's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cullen's Bar & Grill.
Has Cullen's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cullen's Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cullen's Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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