Revolver — Xippo

3759 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Revolver — Xippo stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Oct 20, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Revolver — Xippo is from Oct 20, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Revolver — Xippo's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE DOOR THRESHOLD AT SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SERVICE BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE.
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90
Dec 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING EXHAUST VENT AT THE UNISEX RESTROOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RE CAULK LOOSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Oct 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN BAR AREA AND SODA GUNS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN NAD 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 NOT MAINTAINED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE BOTH TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. EXPOSED BRICK IN DINING AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER FROM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT WATER LEAKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN ONE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE EAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Oct 1, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: UPON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION, OWNER STATES THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT BEING USED. NO FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME AND COOLER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION OF WALK-IN COOLER AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, WASTE WATER LEAKING OUT FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER SINK AND WATER BACKING UP IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK WHEN WATER IS RUN. MANAGEMENT OBTAINED A REPAIR PERSON DURING INSPECTION AND FLOOR DRAIN WAS ROUTED OUT. LEAK FROM GREASE TRAP IS ALSO BEING REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. SUPERVISOR CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER AND ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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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 PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. MANAGEMENT ON SITE AT COMPLETION OF INSPECTION AND INSTALLED A NEW NOZZLE ARM THAT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE. EXTREMELY DIRTY PREP CUTTING BOARD. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION. ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON CUTTING BOARD. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE ASHTRAYS, SOME DIRTY WITH USED ASH, INSIDE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED AT ENTRANCE AND EXITS OF ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ASHTRAYS AND POST SIGNS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Revolver — Xippo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Revolver — Xippo on file is from Oct 20, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Revolver — Xippo?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Revolver — Xippo.

Has Revolver — Xippo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Revolver — Xippo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Revolver — Xippo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.