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Sos Swagger

5048-5050 S Prairie, Chicago, IL 60615
American
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Sos Swagger appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jan 17, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 17, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BARS IN THE SOUTH AND WEST PARTY ROOMS WHERE MISSING TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN NORTH BAR AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM.
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90
Jan 9, 2013
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE TOUCHING CONSUMABLE ICE. ALSO NOTED BLACK PARTICLES SCATTERED ON THE ICE. MUST REMOVE CONTAMINATED ICE,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD(ICE) AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN PREP KITCHEN AND ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ON SITE,THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS,COOLERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE WEST PARTY ROOM AND REMOVE MOLD AND OLD CONDIMENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL BAR AREAS,IN THE PREP AREAS,IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL BAR AREAS,IN CLOSETS AND IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING. MUST SEAL OPENING IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN GLASS WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL 6 WASHROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BARS IN THE SOUTH AND WEST PARTY ROOMS WHERE MISSING TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN NORTH BAR AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AT ALL BAR AREAS.
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Aug 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND COOLERS NOT TURNED ON. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sos Swagger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sos Swagger on file is from Jan 17, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sos Swagger?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sos Swagger.

Has Sos Swagger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sos Swagger have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sos Swagger 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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