Vinyl Social Food & Drink
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Vinyl Social Food & Drink, the earliest from 2012. On Jan 28, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Vinyl Social Food & Drink since Jan 28, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Vinyl Social Food & Drink's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTTLED WINE STORED ON THE CONSUMMABLE ICE ON THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. CONSUMMABLE ICE ARE CONTAMINATED WITH BOTTLED WINE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER REMOVED THE BOTTLED WINE AND DISCARDED ALL THE CONSUMMABLE ICE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS WITH CONSUMMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN) BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKER TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 44.3F, CHICKEN 44.9, CHICKEN WINGS 45.5F, CALAMARI 44F,BARBACOA 45.8F PORK 47.7F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 47 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $123.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUPS, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES,INSIDE CABINETS AND BY THE BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STRAWS AND DEBRIS NOTED IN HAND SINK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS/FREEZERS THAT WERE PORTIONED-OUT MUST BE DATED/LABELED. ANY OPEN #10 CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO REGULAR CONTAINERS. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS & DOOR GASKETS OF SAME; ALL BAR SINK DRAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BARS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Jan 19, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vinyl Social Food & Drink last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vinyl Social Food & Drink on file is from Jan 28, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vinyl Social Food & Drink?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vinyl Social Food & Drink.
Has Vinyl Social Food & Drink's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vinyl Social Food & Drink have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vinyl Social Food & Drink means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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