Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill

6341-6343 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

American

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2012. 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 Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill dates to Sep 18, 2012.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2012

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: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/10/12

Sep 10, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WATER IS TURNED ON, THEN WATER WILL DRAIN WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT AT SAME SINK. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND BAR AREAS, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS (FOOD WALK INCOOLER), FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES, GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND BOTTLE CAPS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING AT EMPLOYEES CHANGE STATION AT BASEMENT AND PEELING FLOOR BASE/WALL BASE AT REAR BAR AREA ON EAST AND NORTH WALLS. MUST REPAIR HOLES AND REATTACH WALL BASE COVERS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TOO SHORT (WILL NOT REACH ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS). MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL EXTENTION TO SINK FAUCET, MUST REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.

Nov 18, 2011

Tag Removal

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS IN BARS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE SODA PIPE PLATES INSIDE SERVING ICE BINS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN NUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 15, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND READY TO FOODS SERVING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED FROM CROSS Contamination DURING STORAGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION .ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAVE DARK AND BROWN, AND PINKISH MOLDS BUILD UPS INSIDE AND DRIPPING BACK ON ICE . CRITICAL CITATION Issued TO DISCONTINUE USE OFF ABOVE ICE FOR SERVICE TO PUBLIC,HAVE ABOVE EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED,INSTRUCTED OWNER TO FAX LETTER TO FOOD PROTECTION AT 312 746 4240 TO HAVE EQUIPMENT RECHECK AND REMOVE TAG. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074879 - 10 WILL ON 01-05012 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

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. PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS IN BARS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE SODA PIPE PLATES INSIDE SERVING ICE BINS. REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill on file is from Sep 18, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill.

Has Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hamilton's a Chicago Bar and 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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