John Barleycorn Memorial Pub
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 10, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.
John Barleycorn Memorial Pub's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MIDDLE PART OF THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE EAST CORNER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE IST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE SUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION, UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
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Apr 12, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT OPERATIONAL. AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS OF RUNNING THE MACHINE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE AND STAYS AT A CONSTANT 140F READING. UNABLE TO DETERMINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND GAUGE READS A MINIMUM OF 180F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT PIZZA PREP, AT DISH MACHINE, IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR SODA GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASTE LIQUID DRAINAGE.
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Jul 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING HANDSINK AT THE SIDE BAR.
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Oct 26, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154556 ON 10-08-10.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #154556 ON 10-08-10.
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Oct 8, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. LINE COOLER FOUND AT 55F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHILI AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS CHICKEN @50.3F, 1GL. CHILI @49.8F. 1GL COLE SLAW @45.2F, 1GL. ONION SOUP @50.5F, 2LBS BEEF @ 49.2F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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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. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING INTO ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOF. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON TOP OF DOOR AND 1 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM. KITCHEN EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF SCREEN DOOR.30 FRUIT FLIES AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BACK BAR. OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT AT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND IN CRACKED, WET, MOLDY CEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MUST SEAL ALL DOORS. REPAIR CEMENT FLOOR. HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FRUIT FLIES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE WITH OPEN CRACKS CREVICES, MUST REPAIR. OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN CEMENT FLOOR, MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Barleycorn Memorial Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub on file is from Mar 10, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub.
Has John Barleycorn Memorial Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub 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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