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Hoots on Diversey

4059 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Hoots on Diversey has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hoots on Diversey dates to Mar 18, 2024.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
86
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS EXCESSIVELY LEAKING WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY UTENSILS AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
70
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL TO IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LAYER OF PINK RESIDUE AND LIME BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
90
Aug 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMET SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SIGN PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
82
Oct 5, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD ROLLING CONTAINER NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN TO IDENTIFY DRY FOOD STORED.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX: 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
74
Dec 10, 2019
License
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2019
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hoots on Diversey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hoots on Diversey on file is from Mar 18, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hoots on Diversey?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hoots on Diversey.

Has Hoots on Diversey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hoots on Diversey have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hoots on Diversey 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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