Mini Bar

3339-3341 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 19, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Mini Bar. On Jul 19, 2011, 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 Mini Bar dates to Jul 19, 2011.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 19, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(AIR TEMP OF 72F,INCLUDING THEIR THERMOMETER).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(SALMON,HUMMUS,CHEESE ETC).TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.AFTER THE UNIT IS FIXED AND MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW, PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073310-16

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE COOLER):HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 64F, CHICKEN POT PIE AT TEMP OF 64.2F; VARIOUS KIND CHEESE AT TEMP OF 62F; SPINACH DIP WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 64.5F; CREAM PASTA SAUCE AT TEMP OF 64F; DIFFERENT KIND OF CONDIMENTS(DICED TOMATOES, RED PEPPERS,ETC)AT TEMP OF 70F; PROSCIUTTO AT TEMP OF 69.9F; SALMON AT TEMP OF 68.1F; BABAGAHAN AT TEMP OF 68.9F; BOILED EGGS WITHOUT THE SHELL AT TEMP 67.2F.NO PROOOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 15, VALUE 85.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073310-16

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. PROVIDE A DISCARGE HOSE FOR POP GUN HOLDER, BEHIND MAIN BAR.NEW RUBBER GASKET IS NEEDED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER DOOR, IN PREP AREA.REPLACE OR FIX INTERIOR LINER OF CHEST FREEZER(DOOR)BROKEN

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 GUN POP HOLDER, BUILD-UP OF MINERALS.

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. STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AREA.

Mar 29, 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 THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BARS.

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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SOUTHWEST BAR AREA ON 1ST FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mini Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mini Bar on file is from Jul 19, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mini Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mini Bar.

Has Mini Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mini Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mini Bar 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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