Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: May 15, 2012
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Inspectors have visited Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge five times, with records going back to 2011. Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge was last inspected on May 15, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 15, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ONE SINK WITHOUT SOAP, MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, TO CUT DOWN ON FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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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: UNABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TO PRESENT A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, 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 FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATE: 8/25/2011, REPORT NUMBER 557507, VIOLATION NUMBERS 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, AND 41, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Aug 25, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert cleaned utensils and wrap utensils on tables to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, soda nozzles and exhaust hood filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in basement not cleaned. Instructed to remove clutter and detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls and ceiling not maintained in basement. Instructed to repair and seal all openings.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in prep between prep table and stove. Instructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employees toilet roon door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Utility sink drainline not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline to prevent leak. Soda holders not provided with dranlines for liquid waste. Instructed to attach drainlines.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Mar 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2011
License
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AREAS I.E.BACKLINE FOOD PREP,FRONT SERVER STATION.
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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.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND INTERIORS OF 3 COMP SINK AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E.INTERIOR BASINS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,HANDLES OF FAUCET MISSING,WATER LEAKAGE AT PIPE BENEATH SAID SINK,MISSING SINK STOPPERS- MUST PROVIDE.
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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.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK COUNTER COOKLINE,ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,STOVES,GRILLS,OVENS,FOOD PREP TABLES,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD AREA ETC. REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES WERE NOTED.
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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.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT AREAS,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS WERE NOTED ALSO CEILING AREAS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE,EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT SERVER STATION MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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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.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS,INSIDE OF WALK-IN-COOLERS.
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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.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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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.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR/REPLACE URINAL IN TOILET ROOM,REPAIR SLOW DRAINAGE AT COOKLINE EXPOSE HANDSINK,ALSO A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK .
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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.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TOP POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge on file is from May 15, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge.
Has Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge 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 Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge 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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