Punch Bowl Social
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2021
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Punch Bowl Social appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2018. The most recent visit was on Nov 2, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Punch Bowl Social's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 2, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Punch Bowl Social is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 2, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE ON ON THE LEFT (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) IN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED. DISH MACHINE REGISTERS 0 PPM OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVEVD PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2289173 DATED 5/21/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOW CORE VIOLATION: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETTION CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods not correct on menu. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". Must provide disclosure, reminder and footnote on menu for items such as eggs and hamburgers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 11O SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN BARS, IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE HALLWAY, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF DISH AREA, AND ON WALLS BEHIND SODA STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY (WITH NOROVIRUS INFORMATION) FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN LOWER INTERIORS OF FRYERS (IN FRONT COOK LINE, AND IN REAR COOKLINE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH IN LADIES RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTA SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH AREA AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON UNTENSILS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL ITEMS, AND SHELVING, IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE (ON LEFT) IN BAR NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. OBSERVED COOLER NOT IN USE (EMPTY) BEHIND COOK LINE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT, OR REMOVE UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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May 21, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETTION CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 14, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NOTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @124F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE REACHES 171F OR ABOVE FOR FINAL RINSE. PERSON IN CHARGE CALLED ECOLAB TECHNICHIAN TO CORRECT BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERTAURE DISH MACHINES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR (NEAR MAIN KITCHEN) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENTH OF CHLORINE WAS 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSCPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. SEE 4-501.111 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD WITH IMPROPER LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER... CARNITAS STOCK,CHOPPED POTATOES, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BAGS SLICED CHICKEN , INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BAGS OF CARNITAS AND RED SALSA . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHOULD HAVE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY... 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS NEAR DRAINS, REAR PREP HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET ON SOILED BUCKETS AND WALLS, AND WAREWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON WALLS AND DRYING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY IN FOOD ESTABLISMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID, ORIGINAL CERTIFCATE POSTED IN FACILITY AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETTION CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 20, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM S THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALL COVING THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE DINER BAR ON 2ND FLOOR, AND IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KARAOKE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Punch Bowl Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Punch Bowl Social on file is from Nov 2, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Punch Bowl Social?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Punch Bowl Social.
Has Punch Bowl Social's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Punch Bowl Social have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Punch Bowl Social 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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