Benchwarmers — Club 162
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2014
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Benchwarmers — Club 162 has been inspected eight times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 28, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Benchwarmers — Club 162's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 28, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Benchwarmers — Club 162 squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, PLATES, AND BOWLS STORED ON TOP SHELF TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP WITH DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ALL 3 DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI UTENSILS (SERVING PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVERING TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE ON SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE PREP KITCHEN LINE WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LINE SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED KNIVES STORED ON WALLS BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN SERVICE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR STORAGE....NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE HANDLE AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE OVEN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE. CLEAN ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH FOIL PAPER AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS,BROKEN GLASS ON FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND BY DISH WASHER AREA AND INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING AT THE FAUCETS OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT BAR AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF WOMENS' BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A GRAYISH, YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE. BY END OF INSPECTION ICE MACHINE STILL NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(CITY OF CHICAGO) ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PORK,EGGS,CHICKEN ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. BY END OF INSPECTION STILL NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CITY OF CHICAGO) ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI UTENSILS (SERVING PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVERING TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE ON SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE PREP KITCHEN LINE WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LINE SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED KNIVES STORED ON WALLS BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN SERVICE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR STORAGE....NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE HANDLE AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE OVEN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE. CLEAN ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH FOIL PAPER AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS,BROKEN GLASS ON FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND BY DISH WASHER AREA AND INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING AT THE FAUCETS OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT BAR AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF WOMENS' BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BOTH UPPER WATER RESERVOIRS WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL OF ICE MACHINE TO 312-746-4240. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED PASTA IN A STRAINER IN THE KITCHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE THE OTHER WASH AND SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS WERE SET. DIRTY PANS OBSERVED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT AND A WET, DIRTY TOWEL HANGING OVER SINK NOZZLE ABOVE THE CONTAINER OF PASTA. PASTA DISCARDED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-24-11 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS COVERED BY SEVERAL OTHER SIGNS AND UNABLE TO SEE.
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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. ALL PREPARE FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND RUSTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOODS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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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. COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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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. FLOOR UNDER SLICER PREP TABLE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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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. NOZZLES ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MIDDLE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR. THREADED NOZZLES ON FRONT BAR AND PANTRY EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST REMOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. COOKS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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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. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 24, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SMALL DRAWERS COOLER UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:50F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50,2F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:RAW HAMBURGERS.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE COOLER.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW,FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073171-12
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:RAW HAMBURGERS STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 50F;SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 45.1F STORED INSIDE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.8F.ALSO PREP COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 50F.ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 55, VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073171-12
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACH SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT OR ICE.TURNED OFF MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE, KEEP RECEIPTS ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000073172-13
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (CHEESE)AFTER TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS, DIRTY CONTAINERS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS GRABBED SHREDDED CHEESE FROM CONTAINERS.EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000073173-14
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS OR ANY DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AND BEHIND BAR AREA.PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP PROVIDE UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073172-13
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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: 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. OBSERVED MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECT PROOFED.GAPS ON TOP THE DOORS,SIDE AND BOTTOM.(GAPS FROM 1 INCH TO 1 1/2 INCHES) OBSERVED DOOR STRIPS AT DOOR BROKEN AND MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT AND MAKE THE DOOR RODENT /INSECT PROOFED DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073172-13. BY 6-29-11 VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED.NO NEED TO RETURN ON 7-5-11.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-18-10,REPORT# 176296. #32- ICE BIN COVERS ARE MISSING AT BOTH BARS. MUST INSTALL. #38- DRAIN HOSES ARE MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL TO A DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42 090 H000073173-14 ON 6-29-11 VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED,NO NEED TO RETURN ON 7-5-11.
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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. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE TOP DRAWER OF COOLER UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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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. OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD-UP AT POP GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA(1ST FLOOR)
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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 FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,BEHIND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND ALL CORNERS (FOOD DEBRIS).
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Feb 18, 2010
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ICE BIN COVERS ARE MISSING AT BOTH BARS. MUST INSTALL.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN HOSES ARE MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL TO A DRAIN.
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Feb 17, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO UNPLUG MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ICE BIN COVERS ARE MISSING AT BOTH BARS. MUST INSTALL.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN HOSES ARE MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL TO A DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benchwarmers — Club 162 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benchwarmers — Club 162 on file is from Aug 28, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benchwarmers — Club 162?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Benchwarmers — Club 162.
Has Benchwarmers — Club 162's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Benchwarmers — Club 162 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Benchwarmers — Club 162 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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