Tapworks Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Tapworks Tavern & Grill eight times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 10, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Tapworks Tavern & Grill on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOT BOX NOT IN USE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALSO IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCETS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SERVICE AREA IN FRONT OF PREP STATION, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Mar 2, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM, (MEN AND WOMEN) FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOT BOX NOT IN USE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALSO IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCETS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SERVICE AREA IN FRONT OF PREP STATION, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Nov 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINES OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH CAUSING COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN BASIN AND BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF LINES. INSTD TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF SYRUP BOXES IN BASEMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND FRAME WITH BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE NEAR DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT NOR TEMPERED WATER AT TOILET ROOMS HANDSINKS (56-59.9F). INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED (AT LEAST 85.0F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINES OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH CAUSING COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN BASIN AND BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF LINES. INSTD TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF SYRUP BOXES IN BASEMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND FRAME WITH BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE NEAR DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 15) NOTED IN FRONT BAR AND ON CEILING AND WALLS IN DISHMACHINE AREA IN REAR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINES OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH CAUSING COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN BASIN AND BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF LINES. INSTD TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF SYRUP BOXES IN BASEMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND FRAME WITH BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE NEAR DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR DISHMACHINE CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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May 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: LARGE PAN OF COOKED PORK AT 45.4F, DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS, 44.2F, DEEP CONTAINER OF BLACKED BEANS 44.6F, TRAY OF SAUSAGE AT 46.7. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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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: FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH INBETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT AROUND TOP BASE OF DISHMACHINE LINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR DISHMACHINE CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT WEST BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 20, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION ALONG THE WEST KITCHEN ENTRANCE TO PROTECT THE WALK IN COOLER FROM THE PUBLIC.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WHITE SUBSTANCES ALONG THE TOP PORTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: THE TOILET IN THE MENS RESTROOM DOES NOT FLUSH PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST SEAL THE EXPOSED BRICK IN THE DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVING WHERE MISSING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COCKTAIL BAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tapworks Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tapworks Tavern & Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tapworks Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tapworks Tavern & Grill.
Has Tapworks Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tapworks Tavern & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tapworks Tavern & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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