Dickens Street Public House
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Dickens Street Public House has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 29, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Dickens Street Public House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 29, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE REGISTERED 143F AFTER 7 ATTEMPTS. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES 180F AT FINAL SANITIZING RINSE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE MACHINE AND DO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECT FINAL FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMP LEVEL OF 180 DEGREES IS REACHED. MUST CONTACT THE CDPH WHEN REPAIRED, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: - ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE WOOD IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE UNSEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR THE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: THE EXHUAST FAN IN THE RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL EXHAUST FAN
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
6 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: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 7 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE TRAP DOOR SERVING THE BAR AREA. NOTED APPROX. 3 DROPPINGS NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/22/15 IS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. ONLY THE INSPECTION FROM 3/7/14 IS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY TO BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-10(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOOD IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR THE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXHUAST FAN IN THE RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL EXHUAST FAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.
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Oct 22, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE TUPERWARE CAN NOT BE REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN BEHIND BAR NEEDS A COVER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVER. OBSERVED GASKETS ON TAGGED REACH IN REFRIGERAOR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN MAIN COOKING AREA. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE EQUIPMENT TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER. SLICER NEEDS TO BE DISASSEMBLED AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY WASHED AND SANITIZED.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STOVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN DETAIL INCLUDING ALL HANDLES AND KNOBS.OBSERVED CABINETS AND DRAWERS BEHIND BAR 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 FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH CARDBOSRD ON TOP. ALL CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH CAKED OF DIRT. FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED ALL BASEBOARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO DETER RATS TRAVELING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF ALL WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR IN MAIN FLOOR KITHCEN ABOVE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO GRILL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED CEILING IN CLOSET ROOM IN BASEMENT ACCROSS FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER. ALL CEILINGS NEED TO BE CLOSED OFF, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT ROOM WITH GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CURRENTLY THERE ARE TWO 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS BEHIND THE BAR. BARTENDER STATES THAT ON BUSY NIGHTS BOTH 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE USED TO WASH GLASSES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, COLD HOLD UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUS AND REGULARLY CHECKED TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
21 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD, HUMMUS, CREAM, COOKED POTABELLAS AT 54.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 57.0F VALUED AT $10 OBSERVED 5LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 56.0F VALUED AT $10 OBSERVED 5LBS OF HUMMUS VALUED AT $10 AT 57.0F OBSERVED 3LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOMS VALUED AT $10 AT 56.0F. OBSERVED QUART OF CREAM AT 57.0F VALUED AT $4. ALL ITMES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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 APPROXIMATLY 150 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN REAR ROOM ON WEST END. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALL RAT DROPPINGS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS NEED TO BE EFFECTIVELY SANITZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER INCLUDING OLD AWNINGS, MILK CRATES, AND OLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DUMPSTER OPEN AND UNCOVERED. ALL DUMPSTERS NEED TO BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES AND ALL OLD EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED TO DETER RAT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE TUPERWARE CAN NOT BE REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN MAIN COOKING AREA. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE EQUIPMENT TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN BEHIND BAR NEEDS A COVER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON TAGGED REACH IN REFRIGERAOR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER. SLICER NEEDS TO BE DISASSEMBLED AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY WASHED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STOVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN DETAIL INCLUDING ALL HANDLES AND KNOBS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINETS AND DRAWERS BEHIND BAR 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 FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH CAKED OF DIRT. FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL BASEBOARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO DETER RATS TRAVELING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF ALL WALLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH CARDBOSRD ON TOP. ALL CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR IN MAIN FLOOR KITHCEN ABOVE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO GRILL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED CEILING IN CLOSET ROOM IN BASEMENT ACCROSS FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER. ALL CEILINGS NEED TO BE CLOSED OFF, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT ROOM WITH GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CURRENTLY THERE ARE TWO 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS BEHIND THE BAR. BARTENDER STATES THAT ON BUSY NIGHTS BOTH 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE USED TO WASH GLASSES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, COLD HOLD UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUS AND REGULARLY CHECKED TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Mar 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF WATER AND BOTTLE OF JUICE STORE IN CONTACT WITH THE CONSUMABLE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ICE INSIDE OF BOTH OF THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ICE FOR EITHER COOLING DRINKS OR CONSUMABLE DRINKS. ALSO, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED AND USED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OPEN BOXES OF RODENT POISON PELLETS AND RODENT POISON BLOCKS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT POISON AND STORE IT ONLY IN THE PROPER BAIT BOXES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE, INTERIOR OF PREP AND BEER COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM WHERE IT IS IN DISREPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PILES OF WOOD AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STROAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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70
Sep 11, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEEN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION.
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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: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 8, 2012
Reinspection
5 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 PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BURGERS AND SALADS) IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LID FOR THE LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AND OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F, AND THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH CO0LERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. DO NOT USE UNTIL THE COOLER HAS BEEN REINSPECTED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.9F, MILK AT 47.4F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 48.4F, TURKEY BREAST AT 46.7-50.0F, PROSCIUTTO AT 47.3F, BUTTER AT 47.6F, STEAKS AT 49.2F, CHEESE AT 48.7F, BAKED POTATOES AT 48.6F, GRAVY AT 59.9F, RAVIOLI AT 48.3F, SHRIMP AT 47.4F, SEAFOOD SALAD AT 47.1F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 47.8F, COOKED RIBS AT 51.2F, EGGS AT 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.2F, SALSA AT 44.7F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 170# OF FOOD WORTH $1700. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LID FOR THE LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AND OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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70
Sep 23, 2011
Reinspection
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.SHELVING UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN SERVER STATION.
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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.DAMAGED, CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKS LINE, AT SALAD PREP, IN COLD PREP, UNDER POT AND PAN STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARD OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. AT BAR, AT SERVER STATION, AT DISH MACHINE AREA, AT REAR EXIT DOOR PAN STORAGE, AT BASEMENT BEER BOTTLE WASTE CONTAINER. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. TREAT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-8-10 #154613 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED #33- INTERIOR /EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. #34-FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN: BEHIND BAR, UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ie: WINE BOXES ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. #35-FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT SALAD PREP COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#39-CLEAN LINENS SHOULD NOT BE STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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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. BAR ICE BIN LIDS FOUND DIRTY AND STORED ON BAR FLOOR. MUST BE ON BINS AND CLEAN. BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS FOUND DIRTY. SHELVING UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN SERVER STATION.
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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. DAMAGED, CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKS LINE, AT SALAD PREP, IN COLD PREP, UNDER POT AND PAN STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARD OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. UNUSED FLOOR TILES MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM.
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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. FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING AT DISH AREA CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE. BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING WALL TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT CEILING ABOVE SLICER PREP TABLE.
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Nov 8, 2010
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10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRTY FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN PREP AREA NEXT TO SALAD COOLER AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. BROKEN HANDLE WITH DUCT TAPE ON SALAD COOLER MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.
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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.INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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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. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN: BEHIND BAR, UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. DAMAGED, CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ie: WINE BOXES ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH MACHINE.
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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. FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT SALAD PREP COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN TALL REACH-IN COOLER, 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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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. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINENS SHOULD NOT BE STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dickens Street Public House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dickens Street Public House on file is from Mar 29, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dickens Street Public House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Dickens Street Public House.
Has Dickens Street Public House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dickens Street Public House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dickens Street Public House 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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