Links Taproom
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2019
47
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Links Taproom, the earliest from 2013. Links Taproom was last inspected on Apr 22, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Links Taproom's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Links Taproom's latest score of 47 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. COS.
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE INCLUDING DESCRIPTION OF FOOD ITEMS AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED IN MENU FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SERVED (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEEN PREPARED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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47
Mar 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE COBWEBS FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
38
86
Feb 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-28-15; REPORT # 1453991 #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTION WITH MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 OUT OF 20 EMPLOYEES ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FIRST DEEP FRYER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BACK SOUTH WEST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND NOT SEALED BASEBOARDS UNDER THE WALK-IN DOOR COOLER AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE
35
82
May 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTION WITH MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
45
82
May 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER.
38
90
Nov 21, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail and sanitize after every use.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
43
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Links Taproom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Links Taproom on file is from Apr 22, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Links Taproom?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Links Taproom.
Has Links Taproom's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Links Taproom have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Links Taproom means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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