Linkin House
Last inspected: May 16, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Linkin House has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On May 16, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 Linkin House dates to May 16, 2014.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2014
Reinspection
2 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 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL THREE BARS. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BOTH WALK IN COOLER (FOR THE BEER AND KEGS )IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOODS IN BOTH OF THE COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,LEAK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OUT OF TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. FAUCET HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK(ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET) IN LADIES WASHROOM BASEMENT, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. AND EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS .CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS AND CIGARRETE BUTTS ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND CLOSED THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. LID IS NOW CLOSED AND SURROUNDING AREA IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED,
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL 3 SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3 SINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199035 DATED 8/23/13.# 33- INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY BOTH IN BIN STORAGE AND UPPER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL THREE BARS. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BOTH WALK IN COOLER (FOR THE BEER AND KEGS )IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOODS IN BOTH OF THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH COOLER IN THE BAR,1ST FLOOR. AND ALL SODA GUN ON ALL THREE BARS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS (ALL THE 3 BARS)ALONG THE WALL BASE ,ALL CORNERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE OPENING/HOLE AROUND THE PIPE IN THE WALLS OF THE WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD WITH GREASE BULD-UP 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR, LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,LEAK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.SLOW DRAINING OF THE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK(ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET) IN LADIES WASHROOM BASEMENT,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 23, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY BOTH IN BIN STORAGE AND UPPER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 46.9F WITH BEEF AT 44.9F. COOKS LINE COOLER AT 50.5F WITH CALAMARI AT 50F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAXED REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 OR CALL 312-746-7842 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. BEEF AT 44.9F, 20 LBS CHICKEN AT 45.4F, 5 LBS CALAMARI AT 50F, 30 LBS CHEESE AT 49.8F AND 45.2F. SALSA AT 50.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $700.00. CRITICAL 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TREAT ESTABLISHMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. COOK NOTED IN KITCHEN PREPARING LETTUCE FOR SALAD.NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY BOTH IN BIN STORAGE AND UPPER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WOMANS WASHROOM MIDDLE TOILET FLOOR DRAIN WITH CLOTH TOWEL INSIDE. MUST REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE GRILL/COOKS LINE, ABOVE ICE MACHINE, IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE FOR ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND ALL BARS MUST HAVE A WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HATS/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS ON COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF STAINED BASEMENT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS OF OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND ELEVATED ALL STORED ARTICLES. MUST COVER BASEMENT SUMP PUMP.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING AND WALLS AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALKIN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN BASEMENT PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Linkin House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Linkin House on file is from May 16, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Linkin House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Linkin House.
Has Linkin House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Linkin House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Linkin House 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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