Henry's Swing Club

14-18 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Henry's Swing Club has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2019. 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 Henry's Swing Club dates to Aug 28, 2019.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Henry's Swing Club is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BASEMENT'S KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING AND 1ST FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS : CHICKEN, SOUP, COOKED BEANS... INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SCOOPS IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER.
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Mar 27, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS AT FAR RIGHT OF BASEMENT COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOISTURE COATING SHELVES OF UNUSED DECORATIVE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT LOUNGE. MUST ELIMINATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED IN CENTER AISLE OF WALK IN BEER COOLER, WITH LARGE DIVOTS WHERE DIRT IS ACCUMULATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING UNFINISHED IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THIS AREA TO BE SMOOTH, FREE OF UNNECESSARY SPACES AND CRACKS, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BASEMENT RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 4, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COCTAILS PREMADE AND BOTTLED IN GLASS BOTTLES CARBONATED AND CAPPED FOR SALE TO CUSTOMER. BOTTLES ARE THEN COLLECTED AFTER THEY ARE EMPTY AND BOTTLES ARE CLEANED AND REUSED. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE CAPABILTY TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THESE BOTTLE ON A RETAIL LEVEL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION AND STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND A BOUT 17 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR CLOSET AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREAS ADJACENT TO KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-20
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-12.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 5, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 7, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Henry's Swing Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Henry's Swing Club on file is from Aug 28, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Henry's Swing Club?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Henry's Swing Club.

Has Henry's Swing Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Henry's Swing Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Henry's Swing Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.