Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub
Last inspected: May 26, 2021
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Score
Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub has been inspected 10 times since 2010. Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub was last inspected on May 26, 2021. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub since May 26, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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May 18, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS(FURNACE ROOM 25, JANITOR CLOSET 30, UNDER THE COAT CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT 10, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT 10, AND 5 BEHIND THE DISHWASHER IN THE BAR AREA).PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, BAR AREA, AND THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR, AND REAR PREP CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPMACE BOTH CUTTING BOARDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SCRATCHES. MUST RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INT.ERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF DEBRIS.
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING FACILITY NOT ACCESSIBLE & MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY HOT RUNNING WATER.WATER VALVE HAD BEEN SHUT OFF FROM UNDERNEATH.MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN WATER BACK ON.NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINK WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR METAL WALLS OF UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND REMOVE ALL RUSTY AREAS. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. OR BY E-MAIL AT cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PEST PROBLEM,CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIME 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: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. ( All clean multi-use utensils must be stored with handles up.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE AT NEAR THE MULTI-USE STORAGE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BAR MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED.ALSO,REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ALL ALONG THE DISHMACHINE UNIT,3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: The required no smoking signs not posted at the entrance of the food establishment. (a) ?No Smoking? signs or the international ?No Smoking? symbol, consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place. 7-32-020(a).
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Aug 2, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND RE-SEAL WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK.NEED TO REPAIR DOOR MOLDING SIDE DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB OVER 3 COMP. SINK,REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE.
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Oct 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub on file is from May 26, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub.
Has Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nightwood — Pleasant House Pub 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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