Lp's T.A.P House
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2024
95
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Lp's T.A.P House stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 12 times.
Lp's T.A.P House's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15//OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRANCE EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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95
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CAESAR DRESSING 48.5 F, LEAFY GREENS 58.1, OLIVES 48.3 F, CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE 48.5 F, RANCH DREESING 48.5 F, BASIL PESTO 48.5 SLICED CHEDDAR CHEESE 48.5 F, SWISS CHEESE 48.3, FRESCO CHEESE 47.1 F, BUTTERMILK 48.5 F APPROXIMATELY 165 LBS VALUED AT $473.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AT 49 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON SECOND LEVEL LOCATED IN CLOSET AND BEHIND CURTAIN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ANY PREP AREA HANDWASH SINKS AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE SOUTHEAST KITCHEN/PREP AREA IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRANCE EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DRINKWARE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. WASTEPIPE MUST BE ENCASED OR SHELVES WITH MENTIONED ITEMS MUST BE RELOCATED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS DJ BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER NON-POROUS SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Feb 10, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 5 BAR AREAS HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE, AS WELL AS MENS RESTROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SLICED CELERY STICKS, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR COOLER, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCES, STORED IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, STORED IN FOOD PREP AND SEVERAL BAR AREAS. MANAGER STATED SUBSTANCE IS USED TO SANITIZE AND CLEAN SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES."
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE -IN WOMENS/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM. -HAND SINK IN KITCHEN -IN MENS/ROMANS RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR - HAND SINK AT LINCOLN AVE BAR, 2ND FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN SIDE 2 DOOR COOLER UNIT AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT LION BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY GOODS/SODA/BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. SEAL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACK. REPAIR BROKEN WOOD ON FRONT OF BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACE OF LANO WALL WARMER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER AND SLICER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE (NOT EXCESSIVE) FROM THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR ON 1ST FLOOR. FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS ON 2ND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE. REPLACE CEILING TILES IN SMALL 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR MISSING WALL PANEL NEAR BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID ON ICE BIN IN 1ST FL. SMALL BAR AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND ALL BAR AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILETROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,LOWER WALLS IN ALL BAR AREAS.MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALL IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S 1ST. STALL BEHIND TOILET.,HOLE IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE AT 0.P.P.M. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 50 P.P.M.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING 9-ON FLOOR UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND LOWER WALL BASE,2-ON LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND 2-ON FLOOR UNDER CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.6- LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 2ND FL. LARGE BAR AREA.ALSO REAR RIGHT SIDE OF DOUBLE DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/8/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID ON ICE BIN IN 1ST FL. SMALL BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND ALL BAR AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILETROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,LOWER WALLS IN ALL BAR AREAS.MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALL IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S 1ST. STALL BEHIND TOILET.,HOLE IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FANGUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,FRYERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL.,MICROWAVE,FAUCETS AND SINK BASIN AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA ON 1ST FL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA , ALL BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAIR TREADS LEADING TO 2ND FL. REAR STAIR CASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES & LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER ON 2ND FL.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
9 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA AND FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR SWEEP IS BROKEN AND HANGING OFF LEAVING A APPX. "3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FANGUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,FRYERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL.,MICROWAVE,FAUCETS AND SINK BASIN AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA ON 1ST FL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA , ALL BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAIR TREADS LEADING TO 2ND FL. REAR STAIR CASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES & LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER ON 2ND FL.
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Oct 8, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE SHOULD BE AT 100PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES,POTS AND PANS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE REACHES 100PPM.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE TWO ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMNIG FROM, THRU- OUT SURFACES AND THE PLASTIC COVER WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TUBE, SURFACES AND THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE CABINETS UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN ALL THE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING PANEL INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINKS WERE OBSERVED AT 3 BARS ON THE 2ND FLOOR (2 SIDE BARS AND REAR BAR). MUST INSTALL.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER. OBSERVED RANCH DRESSING AT 45.1F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 43.8F, AND SALSA AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BARS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND ALL BARS. NO HANDWASHING SINKS WERE OBSERVED AT 3 BARS ON THE 2ND FLOOR (2 SIDE BARS AND REAR BAR). MUST INSTALL.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. 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: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Oct 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SALAD PREP COOLER AND PRODUCE COOLER NEAR ICE MACHINE BOTH WITH AIR TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RANCH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45.3-57.8F, BUTTERMILK AT 48.0F, SALSA AT 45.6F, EGGS AT 49.8F, CHEESE AT 46.9F, MARGARINE AT 50.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR SOUTH BAR, WEST BAR AT 2ND FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/8/10 NOT DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BARS.
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Nov 9, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Nov 8, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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 BROWN/BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND HELD. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO CHLORINE DISPENSING. 0PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION IS ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. C.D.P.H.CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE TO GO CONTAINERS OR UTENSIL'S UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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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. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD MUST CLEAN 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. FLOOR OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING AROUND SINK MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING.
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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. INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN TALL REACH IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lp's T.A.P House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lp's T.A.P House on file is from Oct 28, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lp's T.A.P House?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Lp's T.A.P House.
Has Lp's T.A.P House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lp's T.A.P House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lp's T.A.P 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.
How often is Lp's T.A.P House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lp's T.A.P House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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