Sink Swim
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2016
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The health department has logged nine inspections at Sink Swim, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 7, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Sink Swim's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 7, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 7, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP KITCHEN BY THE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH FOOD BEING PREPARED AT THE BASEMENT (ICE CREAM, CAN CUTTER, MICROWAVE AND CONTAINER WITH VINEGAR), WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT COOLER IN COLD KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 8, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE BOTTOM OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAP AND REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK U JOINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AT THE COCA-COLA 1DR REFRIGERATOR AND 1DR REGRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AROUND BASEMENT WATER HEATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 5, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE STOVE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES CLEANING INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK SAME AREA,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN ALL DUST ACUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT,MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2010
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: MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD UTENSILS IN STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON CHEF COOLER PREP TOP WITH CUTS AND STAINS. ALSO MUST RAPP OR INCASE HUGE PIPE THAT RUNS THROUGH PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR WALLS OF DEEPFRYER,STOVE,IN KITCHEN,AND EXTIRIOR WALLS OF REACH IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHES AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ICE BINS AND UNDER SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN BAR WITH STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.FLOORS UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR PAINTS PEELING ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN BY 3COMP.SINK AREA,IN BASEMENT AND IN BOTH LADIES AND MALE TOILETS. STAIR WELLS TO BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE OR REPLCE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3COMP.SINK AND ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION 06-28-10.
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ABOUT 18 FRUIT FLIES AT THE BAR AREA AND ABOUT 6 HOUSEFLIES IN THE DINING AREA.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET RID OF ABOVE SAID FLIES,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 07-05-10
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD UTENSILS IN STORAG AND IN KITCHEN 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON CHEF COOLER PREP TOP WITH CUTS AND STAINS. ALSO MUST RAPP OR INCASE HUGE PIPE THAT RUNS THROUGH PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.
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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. EXTERIOR WALLS OF DEEPFRYER,STOVE,IN KITCHEN,AND EXTIRIOR WALLS OF REACH IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHES AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ICE BINS AND UNDER SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN BAR WITH STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.FLOORS UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR PAINTS PEELING ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN BY 3COMP.SINK AREA,IN BASEMENT AND IN BOTH LADIES AND MALE TOILETS. STAIR WELLS TO BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3COMP.SINK AND ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sink Swim last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sink Swim on file is from Sep 7, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sink Swim?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sink Swim.
Has Sink Swim's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sink Swim have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sink Swim 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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