Higgins Tavern
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2017
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Higgins Tavern has been inspected nine times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 2, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 2, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED (WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO CONSUMER).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING SHELF IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID ON PLASTIC CHIP CONTAINER THAT IS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN LIQUOR CLOSET BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE KITCHEN LIGHT.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 30, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
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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: RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED SEVEN RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING AND WALLS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND OPENING INTO FLOOR IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST REPAIR OPENINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT FRONT BAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINES IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO ROUTE DRAIN LINES PROPERLY.
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Dec 19, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE THE MACHINE. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN BOTH ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE OR REPLACE ICE BINS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Higgins Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Higgins Tavern on file is from Aug 2, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Higgins Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Higgins Tavern.
Has Higgins Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Higgins Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Higgins Tavern 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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