Uproar Food & Beverage

1252 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
American
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2022
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Uproar Food & Beverage four times, with records going back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 16, 2022. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Uproar Food & Beverage's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 16, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Uproar Food & Beverage trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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
Feb 16, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL COVERING BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2ND FLOOR PREP COOLER AND SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM HVAC SYSTEM IN MEZZANINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN WHILE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN RODDED/REPAIRED, AN MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP COOLERS WITH WATER & FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED MISSING LOWER WALL PLATE AT THE SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE PREP BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND POT/PAN STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE IN THE KICHEN MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BASE OF TABLE IN DISHROOM IS RUSTY , NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINS.REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST FLOOR)IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA,(FIRST FLOOR).HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SECOND FLOOR DISHROOM NORTH-EAST CEILING WALL WITH HOLE. REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Oct 8, 2020
License
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 180F; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT MAIN KITCHEN TRAY LINE(FIRST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.ALSO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE IN THE KICHEN MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINS.REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BASE OF TABLE IN DISHROOM IS RUSTY , NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST FLOOR)IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA,(FIRST FLOOR).HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SECOND FLOOR DISHROOM NORTH-EAST CEILING WALL WITH HOLE. REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uproar Food & Beverage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uproar Food & Beverage on file is from Feb 16, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uproar Food & Beverage?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Uproar Food & Beverage.

Has Uproar Food & Beverage's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uproar Food & Beverage have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uproar Food & Beverage means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.