Thirty3 Bar & Grill

3302-3304 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Thirty3 Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 24, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Thirty3 Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Sep 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES IN BAR.
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Jul 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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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: PENDING.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE FOOD PREP TABLE,INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO,ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER,AROUND STORED ITEMS IN LIQUOR STORAGE/OFFICE SPACE AREAS,AT REAR LOWER DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT=PROOFED APPROX. 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VI0LATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED FOOD BOXES STORED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND (1)BROKEN LID LARGE OPENING ON THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS,NOTIFY THE ALLIED GARBAGE DISPOSAL CO. FOR SERVICE AND ENSURE THE GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in the middle side of three compartment sink, water coming up on right side of sink,slow draining. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water and repair water leak at drain pipe beneath said sink.Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE FOOD PREP TABLE,INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO,ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, CLEAN SHELF IN REAR STORAGE WHERE SYRUP BOXES FOR SODA LOCATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK.
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Dec 9, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST ON THEM.
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Sep 9, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. CLEAN THE TOPS,SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.
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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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEAM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. 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. 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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Dec 14, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thirty3 Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thirty3 Bar & Grill on file is from Sep 24, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thirty3 Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thirty3 Bar & Grill.

Has Thirty3 Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thirty3 Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thirty3 Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.