Old Town Social
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2018
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Across the available record, Old Town Social has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Sep 28, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Old Town Social dates to Sep 28, 2018.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Old Town Social on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111- OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL FLIES, FLYING AROUND IN MID AIR AS WELL AS REST ON WALLS AND CEILING, IN MEN'S REST ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A)- OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.7F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 100F, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205-15(C)- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT CEILING DRAIN PIPE IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM ON NORTH END OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND RAW WOODEN DOOR AND FRAME LEADING INTO THE LIQUOR/WINE STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL ABOVE STATED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET HANDLE FIX IN EMPLOYEE REST ROOM IN BASEMENT. FAUCET WAS ABLE TO DISPENSE HOT AND COLD WATER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16- MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -WOMAN'S RESTROOM -MEN'S RESTROOM -AND OUTER EDGES OF MAIN BAR ENTRANCE INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11- OBSERVED MISSING/BURNED OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11-OBSERVED NO GLASS SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOK LINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND WALL JUNCTIONS OF DISH MACHINE AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/RE-CAULK AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOODEN DOOR AND FRAME LEADING INTO THE LIQUOR/WINE STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL ABOVE STATED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT THE TOP EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE LID.ALSO FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STATED ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE GAP AT WALL ON THE FLOOR BASE TO THE LOWER BOTTOM LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN 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 LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE AT THE BASEMENT STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 43.9F,CHICKEN AT 44.9F,CHILI AT 45.0,ALFREDO SAUCE 44.5F,TOMATO SOUPS AT 45.7F,TURKEY AND BEEF BURGERS 45.1F,PASTA AT 45.1F,CUT TOMATOES 43.1F,COOKED ASPARAGUS 45.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 AND POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. 2 SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING KITCHEN SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS, INTERIOR OF SINKS AND BAR TOPS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND LOWER WALLS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. STOCK ITEMS MUST STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: 1 FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:PORK CARNITAS 55.1F/52F (2 CONTAINERS),DUCK WINGS 48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 84 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $190.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ALL DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.KITCHEN IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ALL ICE MACHINES.
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Apr 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE ODOR IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE UTILITY ROOM WHERE THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR IS LOCATED. MUST INVESTIGATE SOURCE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS AND SMOKED AND CURED MEATS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT AN IDPH APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED CHARCUTERIE, HOT DOGS, BACON, PORK AND BEEF FAT, SAUSAGES, SOUPS, SAUCES, ETC. ALL STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER AND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. ALL MEATS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER WERE STORED TOGETHER IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN IDPH APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM MUST BE ONSITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES ALONG WITH THE HACCP PROGRAM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE ODOR IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE UTILITY ROOM WHERE THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR IS LOCATED. MUST INVESTIGATE SOURCE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
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Mar 18, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CONTINERS USED AS A BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BY 6"
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLR DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA, 10 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR SANDWICH PREP AREA AND 15-20 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA,STORAGE CLOSETS, MOP SINK ROOM AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 225 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS AND 25 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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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. PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE SUGAR,FLOUR,MSG,ETC)
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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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE IS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WAIT STATION AREAS,SHELVING, INTERIOR OF SINKS AND BAR TOPS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND ANY SUBSTANCE THAT MAY ATTRACT INSECTS.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS, UNDER 3 COMP SINKS, IN WAIT STATION AREAS, UNDER COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS AND DRINK SPILLS. ALSO REPAIR COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER BAR AREAS, WAIT STATIONS AND BASEMENT SERVICE BARS. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health WATER TO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA HAS BEEN TURNED OFF DUE TO HEAVY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED. (REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Town Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Town Social on file is from Sep 28, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Town Social?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Old Town Social.
Has Old Town Social's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Old Town Social have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Old Town Social 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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