Parts and Labor

2700 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Parts and Labor 10 times, with records going back to 2013. On Aug 31, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Parts and Labor dates to Aug 31, 2017.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Aug 31, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE ICE MACHINE OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT ON FRONT BAR AREA AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT SHIELD.
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Apr 12, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Noted multiple holes and openings along piping throughout the basement food prep and storage areas. Instructed to repair walls and seal all holes and openings to prevent entry places for pest. Walls and ceilings though-out basements must be repaired to be smooth and easily cleanable in all food/drink storage areas.
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Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1751234 DATED 4/1/2016 REGARDING PEST CONTROL (FLYING INSECTS) NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA. NOTED OVER 11 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND BAG OF ONIONS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND NUMEROUS FLIES ON MOP HEAD IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BEER DRY STORAGE AREA (ACCUMULTED WOOD PILE). STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Noted torn rubber gasket at door of 2 door refrigeration unit on the first floor prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Dirty duct tape on floor drain at bar. Must remove duct tape and clean all floor drains. Seal large gaps/seams along dining room floors.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Noted multiple holes and openings along piping throughout the basement food prep and storage areas and especially the beer dry storage area...Also noted a big hole with missing bricks on wall behind the beer walk in cooler. Instructed to repair wall and seal all holes and openings to prevent entry places for pest. Walls and ceilings though-out basements must be repaired.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Noted no light inside the beer walk in cooler at the basement dry storage. Instructed to provide lighting inside the cooler.
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Apr 1, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Noted a prep table and shelving with food items underneath sewer pipe lines at the basement food prep area. Instructed to remove prep table and food from shelving. Serious violation #7-38-005(a)
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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: Noted over 40 flying insects on walls, ceiling and counter tops at bar prep area, basement food prep area and beer food storage basement... Also noted 2 live roaches at basement food prep and beer storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Serious violation #7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Noted outside grease container encrusted with grease on top, lid, lips and dripping down the sides on to the ground. Serious violation #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Noted no city of Chicago sanitation certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a city of Chicago sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Serious violation #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Noted torn rubber gasket at door of 2 door refrigeration unit on the first floor prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath heavy equipment especially at the bar with spills, behind cooking equipment at the first floor kitchen with grease, underneath the dish washer with standing water and dirt and the beer dry storage room at the second basement....Must also clean all floor drains at the bar prep area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Noted multiple holes and openings along piping throughout the basement food prep area and especially the beer dry storage area...Also noted a big hole with missing bricks on wall behind the beer walk in cooler. Instructed to repair wall and seal all holes and openings to prevent entry places for pest.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Noted no light inside the beer walk in cooler at the basement dry storage. Instructed to provide lighting inside the cooler.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Noted slow drain at the hand wash sink by the dish washer room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Noted clutter at the beer basement dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
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Sep 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2015
Routine
7 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: FOUND OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AND OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS IN BAR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP TABLE (NEXT TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Apr 22, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and reach in freezer,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas, liquor room areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 2nd bsmt under shelving, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had exposed raw wood, plaster, wall board, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had gaps, holes in 2nd bsmt storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inchess off of floor to prevent pest harborage,
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Nov 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2013
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTALL AND TURN ON ALL REFRIGERATION.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT READY, HAVE THE MACHINE READY TO TEST UPON RE INSPECTION.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER NOT FUNCTIONING, SUPPLY AMPLE HOT WATER TO ALL PLUMBING FACILITIES.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAPS OR INTERCEPTORS ARE INSTALLED, INSTALL GREASE TRAPS PER CODE TO THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THREE COPPER WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES ARE RUNNING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BAR, A SEPARATION BETWEEN DRAIN LINES AND THE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED PER CODE.
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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 FOUR OUTER DOORS HAVE GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OR MIDDLE, INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS AND PEST PROOF THE OUTER DOORS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, INSTALL AN ATTACHED STAINLESS STEEL DRAINBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ENTIRE BAR TOP IS MISSING, INSTALL THE BAR AND ALL FOOD AND DRINK EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KITCHEN AND BAR EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSTALLED, INSTALL ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE 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 IN THE BAR AND REAR BOOTH ARE ROUGH AND FULL OF HOLES, FILL IN THE HOLES THROUGHOUT AND SMOOTH OUT AND SEAL THE ROUGH AREAS IN THE BAR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE BASEBOARDS ARE MISSING AND UNSEALED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SEAL THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parts and Labor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parts and Labor on file is from Aug 31, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parts and Labor?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Parts and Labor.

Has Parts and Labor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Parts and Labor have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Parts and Labor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.