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Hop-Cat Chicago

2577 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 3, 2018
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Hop-Cat Chicago, the earliest from 2016. The latest inspection on file is from May 3, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Hop-Cat Chicago is from May 3, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Hop-Cat Chicago's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LEBEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR/USED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER TOPS NOT PROPER FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SALAMANDER AND GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND STATED ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FANGUARDS DIRTY IN WALK-IN FOOD COOLER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Aug 23, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD HAND RAILS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT FOR STORAGE ON 2ND FL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT COLORED SURFACE ON BLACK WALLS IN BAR AREA TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREAS,GAP AT STAINED GLASS WINDOW AT METER NEAR FRONT WINDO,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE BOX TO SHOW THEY ARE SHATTER PROOF.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN BAR AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS.
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70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hop-Cat Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hop-Cat Chicago on file is from May 3, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hop-Cat Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hop-Cat Chicago.

Has Hop-Cat Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hop-Cat Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hop-Cat Chicago 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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