Stout Barrel House and Kitchen
Last inspected: May 8, 2018
95
Score
Going back to 2012, Stout Barrel House and Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 8, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 8, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Stout Barrel House and Kitchen's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS ON FILE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 18, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA FOUND FOUR LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE AND BREAD CRUMBS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE LARGE WHOTE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MANY LIGHT BROWN RECTANGULAR WOODEN SERVING TRAYS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPED CORNERS AND HOLES WITH ROUGH EDGES. MUST REPLACE ALL ABOVE STATED ITEMS WITH SERVING TRAYS WHICH ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN BAR AREA UNDER THE HAND SINK, 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER ALL ICE BOXES AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR/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: FOUND CORNER OF WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN BEER BOOTLE COOLER CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINDEX IN THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AREA NOT LABELED. ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE FOOD EQUIPMENTS(PANS,POTS,TONGS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLIT SEAMS AT TOP EDGES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISHWASHER AREA AND MAINTAIN TO AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE 2 TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE FOOD EQUIPMENTS(PANS,POTS,TONGS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLIT SEAMS AT TOP EDGES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISHWASHER AREA AND MAINTAIN TO AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE 2 TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT WHITISH DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS AT THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAGS FROM SHELL FISH UNTIL THE BADGE IS TOTALLY CONSUMED AND THEN MUST STORE THE TAGS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FILE BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE TAGS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $24.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES BATHROOM,CUSTOMER BATHROOMS,UTILITY ROOM, BAR AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT U-JOINT PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 2ND FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NECK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Oct 24, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 16, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stout Barrel House and Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stout Barrel House and Kitchen on file is from May 8, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stout Barrel House and Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Stout Barrel House and Kitchen.
Has Stout Barrel House and Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stout Barrel House and Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stout Barrel House and Kitchen 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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