Revel Bar Chicago 1
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Revel Bar Chicago 1, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Revel Bar Chicago 1 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed light grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Dec 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 mouse droppings on site: 35 droppings in the rear storage room under racks to left of ice machine, 5 under the kitchen 3 compartment sink, and 15 in the DJ booth. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean affected areas, and maintain. 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 certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (chicken, beef, etc). Instructed facility to have a city of Chicago certified manager on site with original certificate posted at all times that potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the floor in various areas: under the three compartment sink, in the rear storage area, and at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed light grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner and to maintain.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed foods (pasta, flour, etc) outside of original container not labeled. Instructed facility to label any foods outside of original container or to be held longer than 24 hours and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three door prep cooler to have torn gaskets on all three doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the soda gun drains and nozzles at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food and dirt accumulated on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the walls surrounding the dish machine and 3 compartment sink near the floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for all compartments at the bar and kitchen 3 compartment sinks.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and unused items stored in the rear outside area of facility. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store to prevent pest harborage and maintain.
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Oct 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO GLASSWARE BEING WASHED DURING THIS INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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 ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: SOUP AT 140.1F.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-20-15 #1516068 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS STILL NOT MET. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELE OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP DRYER CABINET, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEQAN FREQUENTLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUPOUSLY INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Feb 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANELS CORNER COVER LOOSE AT DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AROUND BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE (HANDWASAH BOWL BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST REATTACH LOOSE COVER TO WALL PANELS AND SEAL GAP IN WALL AROUND DRAIN PIPE.
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.1F TO 61.9F INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. GRAVY(2 LARGE CONTAINERS)61.9F AND PASTA 44.1F. TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS PROPER AT 39.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 27LBS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TEMPERATURE MONITORING ESPECIALLY THE COOLING PROCESS. CITAION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING BOWLS,PLATES ETC. ON SHELVING AND ON DISPLAY AT TABLES TO PREVENT DIRT ACUMMULATIION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RESTRAINT (HAT, HAIR NET ETC) AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood by coffee station shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler/shelving/racks need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Aug 23, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Revel Bar Chicago 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Revel Bar Chicago 1 on file is from Jan 5, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Revel Bar Chicago 1?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Revel Bar Chicago 1.
Has Revel Bar Chicago 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Revel Bar Chicago 1 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Revel Bar Chicago 1 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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