Fountain Head

1968-1970 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Fountain Head. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 24, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 9, 2010

Task Force Liquor 1475

6 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. NEED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, WITH RUNNING HIT/COLD WATER. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA NO CITATION ISSUED

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. RE ROUTE BEER LINE FROM ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR AREA). REMOVE WOOD STAND FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.

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.PROVIDE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALSO CAULK THE INSTALLED BASEBOARDS. CLEAN / SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE INCLUDED BASEMENT.

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.SEAL WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND PIPES,WALL BEHIND THE SEATS AT SMALL DINING , BEHIND THE BAR AREA. SEAL CRUMBLE BRICKS AT NORTH WALL IN MAIN DINING AREA NEXT TO BAR.

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.HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO FIX. STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.

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 PILE OF BRICKS, OUT SIDE REAR AREA(HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fountain Head last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fountain Head on file is from Mar 24, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Fountain Head's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fountain Head 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 Fountain Head 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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