The Red Canary
Last inspected: May 23, 2012
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Score
The Red Canary has been inspected eight times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 23, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at The Red Canary is from May 23, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Red Canary on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BASEMENT AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CORNERS OF WALL WITH BROKEN PLASTER, AND REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTS THATS OUT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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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 REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WORKING DISH MACHINE ON SITE, AND REPAIR ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES HAND BOWL IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM
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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 IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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Oct 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND 2 ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AREA WITH MOLD BUILD-UP DRIPPING ONTO TO ICE FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. MACHINES ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX WHEN READY FOR TAGS TO BE REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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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. FRONT AND REAR PATIO DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOORS ARE APPOXIMATELY 1/4 IN OPENING. FOUND APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDER POT SINK AND UNDER STAIRWAY BY DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE TALL WEED GROWTH AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, CLEAN LARGE CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR WHEN PEELING AND LIFTING UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SEALING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING. AREAUST BE CLEAR AND ORGANIZED AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE ON SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP NOT INVERTED.
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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.BAR GUN CONNECTIONS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS AS REQUIRED,MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT BAR.
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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.SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,WALL POTATO CUTTER AT BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR COVING BENEATH DISHMACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR,FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING ALSO FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE ALL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Jan 26, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Red Canary last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Red Canary on file is from May 23, 2012. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Red Canary?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Red Canary.
Has The Red Canary's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Red Canary have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Red Canary 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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