Shambles Bar — Jun Bar

2050 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2014
74
Score
Medium Risk

Shambles Bar — Jun Bar has been inspected eight times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 14, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Shambles Bar — Jun Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 14, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Shambles Bar — Jun Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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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
Aug 14, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, BAR, AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN MEN WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER(MOLD, SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, BAR, AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN MEN WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER(MOLD, SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR MEN WASHROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 14, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, ceiling inside walk in cooler, interior ice machine panel and exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in toilet rooms. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Ceiling not maintained in kitchen. Instructed to have smooth, easily cleanable surface and/or repaint.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to install end caps and replace worn light shields on bulbs.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainlines not installed to soda gun holder at bar. Instructed to install drainlines. Faucet not maintained at bar and rear prep area 3 compartment sink and utility sink. Instructed to replace faucets at all sinks.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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Nov 7, 2013
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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front double entry door has 1/4 inch in middle. Instructed to rodent doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facility not maintained or operated. While running and draining water on left side of three compartment sink, water coming up middle and right sides. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadeuqate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, ceiling inside walk in cooler, interior ice machine panel and exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in toilet rooms. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Ceiling not maintained in kitchen. Instructed to have smooth, easily cleanable surface and/or repaint.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to install end caps and replace worn light shields on bulbs.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainlines not installed to soda gun holder at bar. Instructed to install drainlines. Faucet not maintained at bar and rear prep area 3 compartment sink and utility sink. Instructed to replace faucets at all sinks.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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Apr 2, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP IN THE INSIDE TOP AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PRER AREA. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BLACK MOLD AND LIME AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE IT. MANAGER REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED IT DURING INSPECTION. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTED. HOOOO75391 18 COURT DATE 05-24-2012AT 1:00PM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK ON THE TICKET.
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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. CLEAN THE FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Feb 16, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shambles Bar — Jun Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shambles Bar — Jun Bar on file is from Aug 14, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shambles Bar — Jun Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shambles Bar — Jun Bar.

Has Shambles Bar — Jun Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shambles Bar — Jun Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shambles Bar — Jun Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.