The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant

3548 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Other
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 16, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant since Jul 16, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: LIVING QUARTERS CONNECTED WITH RESTAURANT ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED THAT A COMPLETE SEPARATION MUST BE BETWEEN THE TWO, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMAIN CLOSE UNTIL RE-INSPECTION IS MADE, NO CITATION ISSUED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER FOR RE-INSPECTION, ONCE HOT WATER IS RECOVERED, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FOR WORK THAT WAS DONE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: LIVING QUARTERS CONNECTED WITH RESTAURANT ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED THAT A COMPLETE SEPARATION MUST BE BETWEEN THE TWO, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN INISDE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THERMOMETERS VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
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May 1, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Mar 20, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND BAR AREA, CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEAKING, MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS.
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Jan 7, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, BUT NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET-UP OF THE 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING LATIN MENU, BEANS, RICE, MEATS). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND BAR AREA, CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEAKING, MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant on file is from Jul 16, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant.

Has The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Modelo Club House Inc — Modelo Club House Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.