Mid-Town Tennis Club
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mid-Town Tennis Club, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 2, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to install drying rack for items cleaned @ 3 compartment sink.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site during inspection while potentially hazardous items being served (coffee service with milk). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being served or prepped. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Found dish washing facilities not properly constructed. Facility has only 1 (1 compartment) sink. Facility is selling coffee drinks with milk, lattes, etc. Must have either a commercial dishwasher machine, or 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize multi use items (coffee maker parts, carafs, knives for slicing bagels, etc.) Must have a separate, dedicated hand washing sink for employees. Coffee machine has been tagged and may not be used until facility has been inspected. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Facility did not have inspection summary report posted from 9/25/15, # 1442123. Advised operator must have an inspection summary report posted in plain view of customers at all times. Facility given new inspection summary report to post. Serious violation 7-42-010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found inside of Starbucks coffee machine with debris build up on interior. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF KEG AND BEER COOLER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COVING AND BEHIND/UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LOWER WALLS ALONG COVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET ARM BASE AT BAR 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK. ALSO MUST TIGHTEN HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REPAIR LEAKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE WINES BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AREA.
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Nov 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOATIONS UPGRADE, VIOLATIONS NOTED, DATED 11-8-2011, ATTACHED TO REPORT, INSPECTION REPORT #659246, FOR VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING, (32) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AREA, SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVINGS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH, (33) THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, (35) MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL KITCHEN AREA BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Nov 18, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED Hot SAUSAGE Hot-Hold Unit 141.90 �F Cold Milk Cold-Hold Unit 39.90 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Nov 8, 2011
Routine
6 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.WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE ROOM . THE FRONT DOORS TO THE PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT MIDDLE WERE DOORS MEET.MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS .PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE/WASTE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED 2 GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED,EVIDENCE OF CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,OBSERVED OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALL ALONG WALLS OF SAID AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AREA,SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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 REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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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.FOUND WALLS OVER THE 2 COMP SINK WITH PEELING PAINT MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL SAME AREA ALSO CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORNED OUT MUST BE REPLACED.
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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.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS,REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.
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Dec 29, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS IN KITCHEN AND ELSEWHERE. MUST ALSO REMOVE UTENSILS STORED AGAINST WALLS IN KITCHEN AND STORE PROPERLY OFF WALLS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON MOP SINK,CABINET STORAGE UNDER HAND WASH SINKS IN BOYS TOILET,AND TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN,ALSO INSIDE REACH IN FREZEER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AT ICE MACHINE,3COMP.SINK AREAS AND IN MOP SINK ROOM AT BOYS TOILET.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER STAINED WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON,AND REMOVE HOSE ATTCHED PARMINENTLY ON MOP SINK FAUCET,AND USE AS NEEDED.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN,CANNOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mid-Town Tennis Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mid-Town Tennis Club on file is from Sep 2, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mid-Town Tennis Club?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mid-Town Tennis Club.
Has Mid-Town Tennis Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mid-Town Tennis Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mid-Town Tennis Club 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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