Drinkhaus Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Drinkhaus Bar & Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 2, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Drinkhaus Bar & Grill is from Jul 2, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Drinkhaus Bar & Grill on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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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
Jul 2, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED GREENS, GRILLED ONIONS,JUMBOLAYA RICE, JERK EGG ROLLS) IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES (7 DAYS MAXIMUM) ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED, AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERICKING IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTING/PEELING ON BOTTOM SHELF NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: CLOSED RECEPTACLE OR LIDS FOR ALREADY IN PLACE RECEPTACLES IN STALLS NEEDED IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTIONS TO PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS
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Jun 25, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED GREENS, GRILLED ONIONS,JUMBOLAYA RICE, JERK EGG ROLLS) IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES (7 DAYS MAXIMUM) ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED, AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERICKING IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE MENS RESTROOM ON CEILING , AROUND URINALS, AND NEAR DRAIN..APPROXIMATELY 4 SMALL FLIES IN WOMENS RESTROOM FLYING AROUND WASHBOWLS, APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA NEAR FLOOR DRAINS AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, AND NOTED 2 SMALL FLIES IN MAIN BAR NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTING/PEELING ON BOTTOM SHELF NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: CLOSED RECEPTACLE OR LIDS FOR ALREADY IN PLACE RECEPTACLES IN STALLS NEEDED IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF MAHONEY GREASE RECPETACLE. INSRTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTIONS TO PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 21, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INOPERABLE WITHOUT HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 100F AND COLD RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUNNING WATER @ HANDSINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE/HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED GREENS, GRILLED ONIONS,JUMBOLAYA RICE, JERK EGG ROLLS) IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES (7 DAYS MAXIMUM) ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED, AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERICKING IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE MENS RESTROOM ON CEILING , AROUND URINALS, AND NEAR DRAIN..APPROXIMATELY 4 SMALL FLIES IN WOMENS RESTROOM FLYING AROUND WASHBOWLS, APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA NEAR FLOOR DRAINS AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, AND NOTED 2 SMALL FLIES IN MAIN BAR NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTING/PEELING ON BOTTOM SHELF NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: CLOSED RECEPTACLE OR LIDS FOR ALREADY IN PLACE RECEPTACLES IN STALLS NEEDED IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF MAHONEY GREASE RECPETACLE. INSRTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTIONS TO PEST AND MAINTAIN.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY ON SITE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF LICENSEE HOLDER.PRIORITYFOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B)CITATION ISSUED.
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May 3, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-GROUT FLOORS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS BEHINDS BARS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WAIT STAFF AREA, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAID AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Drinkhaus Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Drinkhaus Bar & Grill on file is from Jul 2, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Drinkhaus Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Drinkhaus Bar & Grill.
Has Drinkhaus Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Drinkhaus Bar & Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Drinkhaus Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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