Cuna Supper Club

1113-1115 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2014
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cuna Supper Club four times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2014. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 21, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cuna Supper Club's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SLIMY BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTEIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORES ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVE IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMET SINK AND IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT FRONT BAR, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLBASE AT FRONT BAR, IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL SURROUNDING MOP SINK IN UTILITY ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A INTERNAL THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS INA SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 12, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS. AT FRONT BAR, ON COOKS LINE, AT DISH MACHINE AREA, IN REAR MOP CLOSET, IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND AT STORED GARBAGE CONTAINERS AT REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLERS (ALL) DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT BAR, INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, THROUGHOUT ALL REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS. 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 SURROUNDING MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIRED AND SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR, CLEAN, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE AND PAPER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM. BROKEN RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL IN WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL. SOME MISSING SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION CUP WITH LIQUID BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY CONTAINING 7 CIGARETTE BUTTS IN REAR UNUSED DINING ROOM ON A TABLE ALONG WITH SEVERAL EMPTY BEER BOTTLES AND DIRTY COCTAIL GLASSES. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN OR SYMBOL AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRTY ASHTRAYS, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND POST ADEQUATE NO SMOKING SIGNAGE. CITATION ISSUED. 7-32-020.
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Nov 4, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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 THE TOPS AND THE SIDES OF THE STOVES.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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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 SHIELDS FOR THE FIXTURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE SPRAY NOZZLE FAUCET IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuna Supper Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuna Supper Club on file is from Apr 21, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuna Supper Club?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cuna Supper Club.

Has Cuna Supper Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cuna Supper Club have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cuna Supper Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.