Old Town School of Folk Music
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2020
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Score
Old Town School of Folk Music appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2011. On Jan 23, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 13 FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LIGHTS INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN PREP AREA IS LOW. MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTENSITY OF LIGHTS (AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE USES KNIFES) OF 50 CNDL/FT2
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT DISH WASHING RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCH OF FLOOR
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT COOKING UTENSILS NOT IN USE ARE STORED WITH OUT PROTECTION. MUST STORED UTENSILS AFTER WASHING TO BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FROM SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS
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Oct 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE WALK-IN-COOLER FAN COVERS.INSTRUCTED FACILITY DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH CRACK NEAR THE HANDLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MOST INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINKS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO RUN FOR 15 SECS AT A MINIMUM OF 85F AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING, LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB,
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE LID AND INTERIOR PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ANN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING, LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Nov 8, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, OVENS, FREEZER, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND MOP CLOSETS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Town School of Folk Music last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Town School of Folk Music on file is from Jan 23, 2020. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Town School of Folk Music?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Old Town School of Folk Music.
Has Old Town School of Folk Music's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Town School of Folk Music have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Old Town School of Folk Music means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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