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Montgomery Club

500 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2018
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Montgomery Club six times, with records going back to 2013. On Jun 11, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Montgomery Club's record stops at Jun 11, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (UNUSED AND/OR RUSTED CHAFFING DISHES, DAMAGED CHAIRS, ETC.). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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95
May 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SPRAYER OF DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH BOXES OF WATER AND BOXES OF PAPER GOODS ON FLOOR. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS COMPLETE ACCESS TO BASEMENT AREA. HAND MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BREEDING SITES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE. REMOVE ALL CLOTHS SO THAT SMALL FLIES DO NOT BREED IN WET CLOTHS.
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86
Mar 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE SPRAYER DRAIN BASKET MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPRAYER DRAIN BASKET.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/PIECES OF PAPAR TOWELS INSIDE HANDWASH BOWLS, LIQUID INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT SPICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL HANDWASH BOWLS, CLEAN/DRY ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT SPICE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE, FROM REPORT # 1497090 DATED 9/24/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LIQUOR WELL BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN ON THE RAW BAR. MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE ALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AND BROILER,WITH GREASE BUILD UP. FILTER ON THE HOOD ON THE NORTH KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT-UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ON LINE TO HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CRTIFICATE.
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74
Sep 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE EQUIPMENT ROOM OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 12, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Montgomery Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Montgomery Club on file is from Jun 11, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Montgomery Club?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Montgomery Club.

Has Montgomery Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Montgomery Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Montgomery 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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