Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2015
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Inspectors have visited Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar eight times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jun 17, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar dates to Jun 17, 2015.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN HOUSING IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 OF KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND AT GRILL AREA OF HOT LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZER OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT BAR/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING IN DISH ROOM AREA AROUND VENTS AND LIGHT PANEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOOSE AT BASE. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 6, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES SURROUNGDING THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, SELF SERVING AREA, SERVING LINE AND MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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May 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN EXCESSIVE LEAK FROM THE PLUMBING UNDERNEATH THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES SURROUNGDING THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, SELF SERVING AREA, SERVING LINE AND MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AND UNDER VARIOUS HOODS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, KITCHEN AREA, WALK IN FREEZER AND SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS:2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN, 4 COMPARTMENT SINK SEAM AT THE TOP BETWEEN FAR RIGHT AND 3RD BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE COLD KNOB AND THE MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM COLD KNOB BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 9, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDE OF THE STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA WITH SPILLAGE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP AREA 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE UNDER AND AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE GRILL AND FRYER IN THE FRONT GRILL PREP STATION. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND UNDER THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE A SINK STOPPER FOR THE LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Aug 29, 2013
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DINING AREAS AND LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM, DISHWASH AND STORAGE ROOM. 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE AT 152.1F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDE OF THE STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA WITH SPILLAGE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP AREA 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE UNDER AND AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE GRILL AND FRYER IN THE FRONT GRILL PREP STATION. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND UNDER THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE A SINK STOPPER FOR THE LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jan 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 29, 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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 15-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES AROUND OPEN DOOR FRAMES (FOR DRY STORAGE) IN REAR WEST WALL; 15-ON ROUND PILLARS BY THE FRONT OF THE DINING AREA;17-ON WALLS ABOVE A COOLER AT FRONT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HANDSINK DRAINS AT WEST WALL PREP AREA & BOTTOM SHELVES AT MOST PREP STATIONS, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES NEED DETAILED CLEANING- (DEBRIS/DIRT/ORGANIC MATTER NOTED). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. WALLS WITH FOOD STAINS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF BAR SINK & SLOW-DRAIN BY THE STEAMER IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
4 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: ALL SINK DRAINS AT BAR AREA, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR, & SHELVES OF BAR COOLERS-DUE TO DUST/FOOD STAINS.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT FRONT & REAR KITCHEN; CLEAN ALL DUSTY VENTS & AREAS AROUND THEM TNRU-OUT DINING ROOM; REPLACE CAULKING BETWEEN 4-COMP SINK SPLASH GUARD & WALL; PROVIDE MISSING PIECE OF METAL PLATE/PANEL ABOVE THE SOUP STATION (BELOW THE HOOD).
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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. FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.
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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. ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED/BETTER ORGANIZED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar on file is from Jun 17, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar.
Has Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fft401, Llc — Riverwalk Cafe & Bar 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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