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Sherry's Bar

5652 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Sherry's Bar has been inspected three times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Sherry's Bar's record stops at Oct 2, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Oct 2, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR ICE BIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEANUTS AND POPCORN CRUMBS INSIDE UNUSED PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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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 AT BAR (BY ICE BIN). MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES/CRACKS IN METAL ICE SCOOP. MUST REPLACE ICE SCOOP.
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Jun 24, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH WET BLACK SUBSTANCE MOLDY TYPE ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND ON THE SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR PLASTIC COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AND THE SURFACE OF THE PLASTIC COVER.TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE .INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT'S ALREADY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. PLEASE FAX LETTER OT 312-746-4249 TO REMOVE THE TAG. ATTENTION:BRIAN TURKALY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005 A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH THE SODA TUBING, BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEPARATE THE ICE FROM THE TUBING AND PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN. OR PROVIDE A SEPARATOR FOR CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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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. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. UNDER THE COOLER, 3 COMPT SINK, UNDER THE FLOOR MAT AND UNDER THE CABINETS-WITH DEBRIS, BEER CAPS, DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL 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. WALL VENT INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.BASEBALL CAPS OR HAIR NET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCO0P MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER BEHIND THE BAR, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sherry's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sherry's Bar on file is from Oct 2, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sherry's Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sherry's Bar.

Has Sherry's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sherry's Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sherry's Bar 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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