Fizz Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2015
90
Score
Fizz Bar & Grill appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fizz Bar & Grill dates to Aug 18, 2015.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fizz Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BAR SODA GUNS AND DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE UPSTAIRS EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, COUNTER TOPS FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND AT FRONT BAR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATIONA AREA AND BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IN 2ND FLOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Dec 12, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT THE 2ND FLR BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE EXHAUST FAN ON UPPER BACK WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Aug 29, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTALL MISSING 4" COVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3 COMP SINK,AND AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.ALSO;A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR THE ICE MACHINE,SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA-MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 46.2 F,RAW EGGS 47.8F,MOZARRELA CHEESE AT 48.1F, BACON AND HAM AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX:104#'S OF FOOD COST APPROX. $327.00.ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE REQUIRED TO BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 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: FOUND SEVERAL DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED GREASY,SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ARE COMING BACK UP FROM THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAINLINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND INSTALL MISSING 4" COVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE EXHAUST FAN IN KITCHEN AREA AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3 COMP SINK,AND AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.ALSO;A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR THE ICE MACHINE,SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA-MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fizz Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fizz Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 18, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fizz Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fizz Bar & Grill.
Has Fizz Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fizz Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fizz Bar & Grill 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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