The Black Sheep

1132-1138 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 24, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Black Sheep three times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from May 24, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at The Black Sheep is from May 24, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Black Sheep is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 24, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 19, 2011

License

5 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. REAR SIDE KITCHEN DOOR NEEDS RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, NEEDS TO BE SEALED

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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA

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. WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING

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. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM EXPOSED HAND BOWL NEEDED BY REAR DISH MACHINE AREA ALL WATER MUST BE TURN ON AND NO LEAKING PIPES, AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE BACK AREA, ALL AREAS MUST BE NICE AND CLEAN

Mar 31, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Black Sheep last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Black Sheep on file is from May 24, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has The Black Sheep's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Black Sheep have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Black Sheep 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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