The Southern
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2016
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Southern, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at The Southern since Dec 15, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The Southern's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers in kitchen. Must remove grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found missing or damaged floor tiles under 3 compartment sinks in kitchen area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust on vents in women's and men's restrooms. Must remove dust to allow ventilation to function properly. Must maintain same.
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Oct 8, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUULD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCT AND DRAIN STOPPERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES, VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL SOILED MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR. REMOVE SOILED POTS FROM UTILITY SINK.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS NOT CLEAN,GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE LOWER WALLS,AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE 1ST FLOOR SOUTH DOUBLE DOOR AT BOTTOM CENTER, DOORS AT THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY ROOM ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP MODE OF ENTRY FOR PESTS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair/replace interiors of washbowls at the customers toilet rooms.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SURFACES/SHELVINGS ABOVE THE COOKLINES,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS SAME AREA,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS WERE NOTED AND FLOOR IN BAR AREA REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE CLEANING AND REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE HOT WATER DISPENSER AT REAR SERVICE TABLE.
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Feb 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL IN KITCHEN WERE NEEDED
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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 3 COMPARTMENT, AND REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS, AT SAME SINK
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Jul 28, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.WALL AT MOP SINK AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE THE 3 COMP SINK AT BAR,MUST BE REMOVED/REPAIRED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE.
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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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT INSTALLED,WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS AT BAR NOT INSTALLED.
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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.FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.WALL AT MOP SINK AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.
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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.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 1 COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Southern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Southern on file is from Dec 15, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Southern?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Southern.
Has The Southern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Southern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Southern 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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