Pint — Lone Owl
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
100
Score
Pint — Lone Owl appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. Pint — Lone Owl was last inspected on Feb 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2589164, DATED FEBRUARY 5, 2024, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND #58 TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP OF CALCIUM; OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE ADDRESSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Feb 1, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN SPLASH ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE WATER DOES NOT SPLASH ONTO FLOOR WHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Dec 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING AT THE COOKLINE UNDER FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER HANDWASHING SINK THE KITCHEN AREA AND BEHIND BAR EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR NETS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Nov 5, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER OF SOUTH-WEST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND AT FOOT REST AT FRONT BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS, FLOOR DRAINS, AND LIQUOR BOTTLELS ON DISPLAY. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SODA GUN HOLSTERS, CAPPED ANY UNUSED DRAINS, CLEAN OPEN FLOORS DRAINS UNDER BAR, AND REMOVE ALL LIQUID ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE WITH THE HANLDE LYING DOWN DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE ICE OR FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP, OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE LIQUID BUILDUP AND DISCOLORATION FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTES AT THE BARS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DUST, AND LIQUID BUILDUP.
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Jan 11, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,ICE CUBES WERE INSIDE THE SAID SINK ALSO A CONDIMENT TRAY(SLICED LIME,LEMONS ETC)ON TOP THE SAID SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OWNER BOUGHT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,PRESENTLY PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,CHEESE BEEF ETC. AT ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM-29-16,REPORT#1953381 #34- REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER #38- NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT WEST BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SUCH HOSE MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN. ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ONE STOPPER PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POPGUN HOLDER,POPGUN AND HANDLES WITH EXCESS PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EAST STORAGE AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF RE-ORGANIZATION,ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,ANYONE ENTER IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 7, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GLYSOL BLUE BOX(UNIT THAT CHILLS THE BEER) IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP WITCH IS DANGLING FROM UNIT,ALSO WRAPPING IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT WEST BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,WHICH PRESENTLY IN USE. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED . CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-21-15,REPORT#1561450 #30-OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER #33- OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 WE OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GLYSOL BLUE BOX(UNIT THAT CHILLS THE BEER) IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. LID FOR THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT DISH ROOM IS RUSTY AND WITH HOLES WHICH IS COVERED BY CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP WITCH IS DANGLING FROM UNIT,ALSO WRAPPING IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUST DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT WEST BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Jul 29, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR, LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRIC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED BEER LINE BEHIND THE BAR WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD AROUND RUBBER HOSING DRIPPING INTO THE ICE BIN, ICE BIN WAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR, LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRIC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WASHBOWLS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN 150.9F). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING HANDLES ON SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. REMOVE CUP AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE IN EAST BAR ICE BIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON DESK IN SECOND FLOOR OFFICE. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, OPERATOR, OR MANAGER. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 5, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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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Jul 2, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR BAR COOLERS ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE CAGED LIQUOR AREA AT REAR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,REPLACE BURNT BURNOUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 30, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL INSIDE 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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT 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 CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/MEATS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 40F OR BELOW.INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURED 48F-52F DURING THIS INSPECTION.APPROXIMATELY 50# POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED,DENATURED,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $350.00.
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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.FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SPLASHGUARDS AT MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SURFACES BEHIND FRONT BAR AS SHOWN TO MANAGER.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AT BAR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING, INCLUDING FLOOR DRRAINS.
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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.WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ADJACENT TO LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER.
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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.REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pint — Lone Owl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pint — Lone Owl on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pint — Lone Owl?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pint — Lone Owl.
Has Pint — Lone Owl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pint — Lone Owl have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pint — Lone Owl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pint — Lone Owl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pint — Lone Owl is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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