Morgan's Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2014
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Morgan's Bar and Grill stretching back to 2010. On Jul 16, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Morgan's Bar and Grill's record stops at Jul 16, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Morgan's Bar and Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL FRUIT CASES MUST BE LIFTED OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL UNDER AND ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK IN CORNER OF THE BAR IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 6, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TWO ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SPOUT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT PROPERLY EXTENDS OVER LEFT COMPARTMENT.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
4 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP AREAS,IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,IN REAR HALLWAY AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TWO ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 7, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR DUMP SINK AT THE BAR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM.
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Dec 31, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED DISHMACHINE NOT SANITZING PROPERLY AT 0PPM.DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND IT IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED TO UNTAG MACHINE.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE STAFF WASHROOM HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT TOILET FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR DUMP SINK AT THE BAR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Jul 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUIST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ALSO REPAIR FAUCET AT HANDSINK CLOSEST TO THE FIRST STALL IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. BOTH OF THE SET UP AND USED KITCHEN AND BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES HAVE NO SANITIZING RINSE, BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
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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 CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN MEAT WAS BEING DEFROSTED AND CHILI WAS BEING REHEATED BY THE KITCHEN PERSONEL UPON ENTRY. OBTAIN PROOF OF ENOUGH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.
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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 PREP COOLER DOORS AND SHELVES ARE GREASY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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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. CLEAN THE DIRTY BAR FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Clean and dry out the floors under the north side bar area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Install the drain lines for the soda gun dispensers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils which are stored in a sanitary holder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morgan's Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morgan's Bar and Grill on file is from Jul 16, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morgan's Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Morgan's Bar and Grill.
Has Morgan's Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morgan's Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morgan's Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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