Prost
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2012
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Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Prost. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Prost is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2012
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 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. SIDE DOOR TO ALLEY IS NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ONSITE WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS PRINTED ON IT. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING DISHES. MUST INSTALL THE SINK WHERE IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT. THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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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. GROUT THE WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA. PROVIDE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. FILL IN ANY WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND RESTROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNDER THE BAR FOR WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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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 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prost last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prost on file is from Jan 31, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Prost's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Prost have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Prost 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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