Room 12 — Bongo Room
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Room 12 — Bongo Room 19 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 3, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Room 12 — Bongo Room dates to Jan 3, 2019.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Room 12 — Bongo Room on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG MIXTURE BATTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE WASH BOWLS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MILK REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMMON NAME MISSING ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS (SOUR CREAM, CHEESE) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND ONLY STORE FOODS INSIDE OF FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT TOAST WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTEAD USE TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG MIXTURE BATTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT RECEIPTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR (2018). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT RECEIPTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR (2018). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE TO THE FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT FOOD RULES AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC (EGGS, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS (SOUR CREAM, CHEESE) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND ONLY STORE FOODS INSIDE OF FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE WASH BOWLS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MILK REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMMON NAME MISSING ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Feb 1, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2135784 DATED 1/22/18; 26 - OBSERVED CUSTOMER'S WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASH BOWL AT 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASH BOWL MAINTAINS A PROPER HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 85F AT ALL TIMES. TEMPERATURE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWL AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION WAS 56.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BOTH OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED 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 FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED 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 VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF CROISSANT ROLLS AND CONTAINER OF GREASE BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BY THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 6LBS PORK AT 109F, 10 LBS OF CHOPPED GREENS RANGING FROM 51.1F-53.4F, 1/2 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 58.6F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 96.8F-100F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VALUED AT $200. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING LEVEL AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR MAN REPAIRED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE DISH MACHINE WAS AT 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS FOR THE FACILITY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. OBSERVED GARBAGE ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER'S WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASH BOWL AT 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASH BOWL MAINTAINS A PROPER HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 85F AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982622 DATED 2/3/17; 32 - FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAMES AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BOTH OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED 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 VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF CROISSANT ROLLS AND CONTAINER OF GREASE BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BY THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND THE CAN OPENER ALL IN NEED OF SOME DETAIL CLEANING (THICK DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STOVES AND GRILLS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO PULL OUT ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTILATION FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA WITH THICK DIRTY DUST, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES STORED AT COUNTER TOP AT 94.5F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE AT 140F OR HIGHER, 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $12.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EGGS, DELI MEAT..) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER GRILL NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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78
Jul 1, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABLED BULK FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRYER LOWER DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER FRYER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER THE GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND BULK FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ON MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND STORE ITEMS ON A STRUCTURE THAT WILL ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE CLEANED BENEATH IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PUMP AREA IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 23, 2014 REPORT# 1228438 INSP #218 #31 ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED ON HOOKS THAT ARE COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST. MUST CLEAN, AND PROTECT CLEANED UTENSILS. #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REAR PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN #35 WALL AT FOOD WINDOW HAS CHIPPING PAINT. DAMAGE TO DRY WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID ANY PAINT IN FOOD ITEMS #38 VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST/GREASE BUILD UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST HANGING FROM ALL DUCT WORK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PUMP AREA IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 29, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED ON HOOKS THAT ARE COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST. MUST CLEAN, AND PROTECT CLEANED UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REAR PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT FOOD WINDOW HAS CHIPPING PAINT. DAMAGE TO DRY WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID ANY PAINT IN FOOD ITEMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST STORED IN ITS OWN PLACE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST/GREASE BUILD UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST HANGING FROM ALL DUCT WORK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. FAUCETS ARE AUTOMATIC FAUCETS THAT CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY. HOT AND COLD WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES USE THE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND ENTRY DOOR BY FRONT COFFEE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-13-13 REPORT#1114819 INSP#333 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME: #30 MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR GUNS/HOLDERS IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE-REMOVE RUST AND RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST/FOOD BUILD UP. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1S FL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED ON HOOKS THAT ARE COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST. MUST CLEAN, AND PROTECT CLEANED UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REAR PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT FOOD WINDOW HAS CHIPPING PAINT. DAMAGE TO DRY WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID ANY PAINT IN FOOD ITEMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST STORED IN ITS OWN PLACE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST/GREASE BUILD UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST HANGING FROM ALL DUCT WORK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-REPORT #1114819 DATED 05-13-13. #26/1-FOUND HOT WATER PRESSURE SO VERY LOW AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO WASHBOWL (TEMPERATURE WAS 55.7F.) INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER TOILET ROOM AND MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG ONCE SINK HAS BEEN FIXED AND IS READY FOR REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR GUNS/HOLDERS IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE-REMOVE RUST AND RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST/FOOD BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1S FL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA IN A SANITIZED BIN. MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: AFTER ESCORTING ME TO/FROM THE DUMPSTER AREA AND WHILE WASHING MY HANDS IN THE PREP AREA, OBSERVED CFM GRAB PANCAKES FROM THE GRILL (WITH HIS BARE HANDS)AND PUT THEM ON THE PLATE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD WHEN MULTI-TASKING, RETURNING TO PREP AREA, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER PRESSURE SO VERY LOW AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO WASHBOWL (TEMPERATURE WAS 55.7F.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR GUNS/HOLDERS IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE-REMOVE RUST AND RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST/FOOD BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1S FL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA IN A SANITIZED BIN. MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE/DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING 3 DUMPSTER AREAS. ALSO, DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPLACE ALL DUMPSTER LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUOND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Aug 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM (1ST FLOOR). MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND AROUND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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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. COFFEE STATION HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 20, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found exterior of ice machine not clean/dusty at basement storage.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not swept at rear storage areas and basement storage.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found unnecessary clutter at basement. (needs cleaning and organizing.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found wash cloths not properly stored.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Room 12 — Bongo Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Room 12 — Bongo Room on file is from Jan 3, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Room 12 — Bongo Room?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Room 12 — Bongo Room.
Has Room 12 — Bongo Room's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Room 12 — Bongo Room have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Room 12 — Bongo Room 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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