The Monkeys Paw
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2020
74
Score
THE MONKEYS PAW, located at 2524 N Southport Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 24, 2020, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, with notable findings including adequate handwashing sinks, the absence of insects, rodents, and animals, and cleanable food and non-food contact surfaces. Across nine scored inspections, THE MONKEYS PAW has historically maintained a mostly low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jan 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Jul 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 12, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 24, 2020 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED CHIPPED ICE SCOOP STORED AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON WALLS LEFT OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-OBSERVED CRATES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEING STORED OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PESTS HARBORAGE.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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