Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2019
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The health department has logged 15 inspections at Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 9, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 9, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2 trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE ACCURATE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS (HAMBURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: RGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTER NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAD APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED N BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Aug 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID AND SYRUP BUILDUP POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP
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Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items not properly labeled (chicken, rice, etc). Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain.
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Sep 14, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Found mussels in the walk in cooler without shellfish tag. Operator discarded 10lbs of mussels during inspection, valued at $23. Advised all shellfish must be from an approved source, and all shellfish must have proper tag with product (this also applies to current in use shellfish). Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days. Critical violation 7-38-005(B).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found 19lbs of cooked cauliflower on rack in kitchen @ 76.5F (operator stated cauliflower was left out from the night before). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured food during inspection, valued at $38. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Food not protected. Found kitchen area (with prep table, spices, utensils, food processors, etc) without barrier in between customer ATM and walkway to customer restrooms. Must provide a solid barrier between ATM/walkway to customer restrooms and kitchen area/prep table. Area must be protected from contamination at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items not properly labeled (chicken, rice, etc). Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found hood above cooking line with dust and grease build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed several food handlers in prep areas (kitchen and basement) without proper hair restraints. Instructed all employees working in food prep areas must have proper hair restraints at all times.
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Oct 1, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HANDSINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LIGHT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...LAMB, CHICKEN, PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE, POST AND HAVE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CHEST FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HANDSINK NEED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER FLOW TO RESTROOMS AND PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LIQUOR DISPLAY COOLER DOORS BEHIND BAR. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS NEAR FAN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CRATES 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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Jul 11, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN SERVICE AREA NEAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LIQUOR DISPLAY COOLER DOORS BEHIND BAR. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CELING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA(PEELING PAINT). CLEAN WALLS NEAR FAN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CRATES 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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Sep 30, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine, exterior along sides of cooking equipment, interior deep fryer cabinets, and can opener not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase in prep area and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove build-up and reseal floor in basement including keg cooler.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in corner of dishmachine. Instructed to repair wall paneling. Light cover in basement and ventilation cover in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers. Exposed raw brick in rear not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Ceiling tile in basement prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not working in liquor cooler in basement. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Jan 10, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER ABD AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Dec 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OPENING NOTED AT RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER ABD AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Nov 23, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, ICE BUILD-UP, CAUSING TEMPS TO BE ELEVATED, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED, AND TEMPS ARE READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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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. OBSERVED COOKED, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REACH-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 48.0'F-50.4'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF $1,970.00, AND APPROX. 99 TOTAL POUNDS, SEE ATTACHED DENATURED LIST, ATTACHED TO REPORT CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS/CEILING KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREAS, ANY AREAS OF WALL AND CEILING THAT NEEDS CLEANED AND REPAIRED, DO SO
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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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA
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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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM
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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 AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI
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Dec 14, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHILED IS BROKEN OVER DISHMACHINE AREA.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS BENEATH IN CORNER OF KITCHEN,BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,CLUTTERED STORAGE BASEMENT AREAS AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECOMMENDED.
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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.MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,CAN OPENER,POTATO PEELER ON WALL,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF ALL FOOD PREP TABLES,SURFACES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA ETC.
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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 BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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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.MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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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.LIGHT SHILED IS BROKEN OVER DISHMACHINE AREA.
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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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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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.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2 on file is from Jan 9, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2.
Has Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Smallbar Division — Small Bar #2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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