Mystic Blue Cruises
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2019
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Going back to 2011, Mystic Blue Cruises has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Mystic Blue Cruises since Aug 21, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
Mystic Blue Cruises scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE SERVER COFFEE PREP STATIONS AND A DUMP/PREP SINK IN ALL THE BARS. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE CENTER HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES. -
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL SHELVING RACKS MADE OF RAW WOOD AT THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED AT THE LOWER GALLEY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, PAINT OR SEAL WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED CEILING EDGES AND WALL PANELS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE LARGE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST DECK.ALSO FOUND THE EDGE OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE RIGHT HAND SIDE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE LOWER GALLEY WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.FOUND PEELING PAINT AROUND THE ESCAPE HATCH LOCATED ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING PIPE NEXT TO THE GLASSWARE MACHINE AT THE HORIZON BAR LOCATED ON THE 1ST DECK CAUSING WATER PUDDLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKETS ON THE STEAMER IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
5 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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING ON 3RD FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS, 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL CABINETS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CABIENTS.
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Nov 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE FOR GLASSWARE AT 1ST LEVEL BAR WITH O PPM SANITIZING CHEMICAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MACHINE NOT IN USE, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. KEEP DRY 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: CLEAN CEILING BY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELF OF FOOD SPLASHES. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL/CEILING IN DISH ROOM AREA BY DISH MACHINE.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Jul 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(MUST BRE SWEPT/MOPPED)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
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Jul 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER MIXED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTION OF CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE FOR WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIPE DRAINING INTO SEWERS LINES.
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Jul 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE & SINKS IN KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. METAL PLATES BY THE COOLER DOORS ARE LOOSE-MUST FIZ & ATTACH TO THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS BY THE WAIT STAFF AREA MUST BE REPLACED. WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE HAS EVIDENCE OF MOLD BUILD-UP, MUST KEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: 7-32-020B ("NO SMOKING" SIGNS NOT POSTED). EACH PUBLIC PLACE & PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THIS CHAPTER SHALL HAVE POSTED AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN CLEARLY STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. (SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME). Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mystic Blue Cruises last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mystic Blue Cruises on file is from Aug 21, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mystic Blue Cruises?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mystic Blue Cruises.
Has Mystic Blue Cruises' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mystic Blue Cruises have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mystic Blue Cruises 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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