Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's

670 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2014
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2014. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's dates to Jun 11, 2014.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS AND TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE DRAIN BOARD WITH CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL LIDS OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL CHOPPING BOARD, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER 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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR EXIT HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 45.5F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AT 45.5. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-7862 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 321-746-4240 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 FOOD FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TURKEY BURGER AND CHEESE AT 45.5F, HOT DOGS AT 44.2F, MEAT LOAF AT 43.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES AN ESTIMATED 14 LBS AT $180.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND ORGANIZED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DISH ROOM. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE SHOES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR EXIT HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED.
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Dec 12, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING VALVE BELOW THE SPRAY SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
5 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. OBSERVED CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING AT 50.9F, AND TOMATO BASIL SOUP AT 57.1F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DATED 12/5/12. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 32# OF FOOD WORTH $200. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 40F. 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 INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE THE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING VALVE BELOW THE SPRAY SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Jun 21, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, 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. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION: BEHIND BAR THROUGHOUT, BEHIND REAR SERVER STATION & SODA DISPENSER, THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM, COOKS LINE, REAR PREP AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OR ABOVE IN LIQUOR CLOSET.
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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. WALL AT DISH MACHINE SLOP SINK AND DISH WALL AREA WITH DIRT FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2011
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: 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 SMALL FLY/FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 IN REAR HALLWAY TO EXIT TO ALLEY AND GARBAGE. 20 TO 30 THROUGHOUT BAR AREA. 10 TO 15 IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA. 10 TO 15 AT REAR DIRTY LINEN STORAGE AND ALSO IN DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO TREAT FOR FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-26-10 #284808 NOT CORRECTED. #33- DIRT/SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN. #34- POOLING WATER NEXT TO REAR HOT WATER TANK AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. #38- LEAK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, DIRT AND SPILLAGE REMOVED. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT BAR. SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH SERVER STATIONS. ALL SHELVING ON FOOD SERVICE LINE. ON COOKS LINE. ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM. DIRTY CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO HOLD/STORE CONDIMENT PACKETS MUST REPLACE WITH WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR EXTERIOR ALL REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR. HANDLES AND INTERIOR COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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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 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS: BEHIND BAR THROUGHOUT, BEHIND REAR SERVER STATION SODA DISPENSER, THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM, COOKS LINE, REAR PREP. IN ALL AREAS ITEMS MUST BE STORED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING LIQUOR CLOSET. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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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. WALL AT DISH MACHINE SLOP SINK WITH MOLDY CAULKING AND WALL UNDER SAME SINK WITH DIRT/FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE MOLDY CAULKING.
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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. MISSING DRAINAGE PIPE FROM DISH MACHINE SLOP SINK. SINK DRAINS INTO BUCKET ON FLOOR. SINK MUST PROPERLY DRAIN WITH ATTACHED PLUMBING TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP IN SODA GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA.
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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.KEEP FLOOR DRY SIDE AND BEHIND OF HOT WATER THANK.REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. OBSERVED MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK, (SANITIZER COMPARTMENT)LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's on file is from Jun 11, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's.

Has Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firkin and Pheasant — Michael Diversey's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.