Municipal Bar & Dining Company
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Municipal Bar & Dining Company 10 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Nov 15, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 15, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER ON MENU FOR FOOD THAT CAN BE COOED TO ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ROASTED TOMATOES, BURGERS) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, SEVERAL CEILING TILES HAVE BEEN REMOVED TO SERVICE PIPES. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT REAR BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED 1ST AUTOMATIC FAUCET IN MEN'S ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND USE OTHER 3 PROVIDED SINKS UNTIL REPAIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHERE BINS OF DECOR AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PEST CONTROL MONITORING AND CLEANING.
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Feb 3, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN WINGS AND BURGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Jul 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ALONG COOKLINE. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
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May 12, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LID OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS IN BOTH BARS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH THE BIG AND SMALL ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS X4 ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ON THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2015
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED,WITH 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RRODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR, CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UP SIDE/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LID OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS IN BOTH BARS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH THE BIG AND SMALL ICE MAKER 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 IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS /ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ABOVE THE GRILL BY THE COOK LINE. WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (FOUR) ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ON THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS DRINKING WATER, UNABLE TO WASH PROPERLY, NO BOTTLE WASHER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE USING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR AROUND PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 16, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT/DELI SLICER NOT CELAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT/DELI SLICER NOT CELAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 27, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT A BAR HANDSINK (BESIDE AN ICE BIN-AT THE BIGGER BAR) & THIS ICE BIN NEEDS TO HAVE LIDS/COVERS, MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Municipal Bar & Dining Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Municipal Bar & Dining Company on file is from Nov 15, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Municipal Bar & Dining Company?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Municipal Bar & Dining Company.
Has Municipal Bar & Dining Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Municipal Bar & Dining Company have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Municipal Bar & Dining Company 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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