The Front Room/Back Door Saloon
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, The Front Room/Back Door Saloon has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2017. On Jul 2, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at The Front Room/Back Door Saloon is from Jul 2, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF GRILL IN 1ST FL PREP, UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT, AND BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF GRILL IN 1ST FL PREP, UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT, AND BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 20, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN LOCATED AT SERVER STATION AND POTS AND PANS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Jan 10, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVE A PINK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND ON WALLS ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA, WHERE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: ON CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON-SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COOKED ONIONS, CHICKEN; ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN LOCATED AT SERVER STATION AND POTS AND PANS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER BEHIND MAIN BAR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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May 12, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE PULL OUT COOLER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE HOLDING THE FAN VENT COVER ON THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE FAN VENT COVER TO THE CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITZER SOLUTION IN BETEWEEN USE IN PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE HOLDING THE FAN VENT COVER ON THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE FAN VENT COVER TO THE CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE PULL OUT COOLER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1981975 ON JANUARY 24, 2017: (32) MISSING HANDLE TO ONE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED IN 7 DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Jan 24, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE TO ONE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS NOT CLEAN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FIRST PREP AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED CEILING PIPE ABOVE BASEMENT DISH NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE FITTING FAUCETS AT FIRST FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER STORE WANTED ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Front Room/Back Door Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Front Room/Back Door Saloon on file is from Jul 2, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Front Room/Back Door Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Front Room/Back Door Saloon.
Has The Front Room/Back Door Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Front Room/Back Door Saloon have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Front Room/Back Door Saloon 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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