Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2018
78
Score
Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl has been inspected eight times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl is from Feb 20, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl's 78 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS, DEEP FREEZER, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS ON THE CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINS SLOWLY; CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE KITCHEN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FAN.
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Feb 13, 2018
Complaint
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE, 20 UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE THE BOWLING SHOES ARE LOCATED, 10 BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO BAR #2, 10 IN CORNER AREA OF BAR #1, 30 IN THE MEETING ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PLANTS, 10 IN THE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE FLOOR AND 10 UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; MUST SEAL GAP BY REPLACING THE DOOR SWEEP ATTACHED TO THE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM FOR A TIGHTER FIT AND NO VISIBLE LIGHT OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED VACUUMING AREAS AND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS, DEEP FREEZER, DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS ON THE CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINS SLOWLY; CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE KITCHEN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHEN DONE USING WATER. ALSO REMOVE ITEMS FROM MOP SINK IN ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA WHERE MOP SINK LOCATED NEAR KITCHEN.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED FOR DRY STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FIXTURE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: UPON ENTERING PREMISES,THE ABOVE HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,EXPOSED HANDSINK AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP UP,INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR OF EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN
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Dec 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE LIQUOR STORAGE OFF FLOORS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR
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Sep 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN
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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. CLEAN CEILING REAR PREP AREA
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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.NEED NEW DUMPSTER ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION
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Sep 6, 2011
License
8 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: 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. OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, FRONT BAR/SIDE VENDING MACHINES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS.
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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.OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MISSING ONE LID COVER AND TRASH OVERFLOWING THE OTHER LIDS ARE NOT CLOSED MUST KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED AND REPLACE MISSING LID
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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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND FRONT OFFICE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER
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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.CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT BAR, REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE
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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.CLEAN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT
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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.NEED TO INSTALL EXTRA HAND SINK REAR BAR, REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE FRONT HAND SINK PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl on file is from Feb 20, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl.
Has Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Torrence Bowl — Skyway Bowl 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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