Gamekeepers
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2017
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Gamekeepers stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 27, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Gamekeepers's record stops at Sep 27, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited six times.
Gamekeepers' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SLICER 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 FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AND SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. REPAIR MISSING WALL BASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED DRY WALL CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Aug 3, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,BEER COOLERS,UPPER GLASS WINDOW IN PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON FAUCETS OF 3-COMP SINK IN BOTH BAR AREAS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,BOTH BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN SEATING AREA IN FRONT BAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DJ BOOTH
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS
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Jul 27, 2016
Routine
8 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,KITCHEN,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.ALSO APPX."1/2" ON BACK BAR POOL DOOR,REAR SIDE DOOR AND SLIDING GLASS DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/27/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,BEER COOLERS,UPPER GLASS WINDOW IN PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON FAUCETS OF 3- COMP SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,BOTH BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN SEATING AREA IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DJ BOOTH.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS.
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Sep 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE SURFACES AND WHERE THE WATER IS COMIMG FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. STOP USING THE ICE MAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). OWNER/MANAGER CALLED EMPIRE TECHNICIAN AND ASKED HIM TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SUMP PUMP CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE SMALL HOLES THRU-OUT THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE LADIE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN LID OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE CLOSET FOR THE CHEMICALS AND STORAGE ROOM INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR AND BACK BAR,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Aug 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-11-10 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR TIN FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST BE REPLACED OR REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.#35-REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN.#36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#38-MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#40-PROVIDE FOR ALL COOKS LINE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOORS WITH BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ALL BARS MUST HAVE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES. BROKEN NOZZLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPRAY ARM TO FILL SINKS UNTIL REPAIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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Jan 11, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR TIN FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPTMENT. RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST BE REPLACED OR REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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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 PROVIDE CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT 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. PROVIDE FOR ALL COOKS LINE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS.
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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. DISCARDED TELEVISION AND BUCKETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM GARBAGE CORRAL.
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Jan 6, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gamekeepers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gamekeepers on file is from Sep 27, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gamekeepers?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gamekeepers.
Has Gamekeepers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gamekeepers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gamekeepers 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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