APOLLO THEATRE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE SMALL BAR INSIDE THE THEATER ROOM AT LOWER LEVEL. OPEN DRINKS AND MIX DRINKS WILL BE SERVED FROM MENTIONED BAR. SINK MUST BE INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTSIDE MAIN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROTECTED.1/4 TO 1/2" OF GAP BETWEEN DOORS.MUST RODENT INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE OR THE OTHER TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE: CUTTING BOARDS,KNIVES SERVING MILK CONTAINERS,ETC.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,AND DISH MACHINE MUST BE COMMERCIAL UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO ICE SCOOP CONTAINER PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AT FIRST FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAW WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF THE BOTH BARS,NOT CLEANABLE AND POROUS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS WATER,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND RUST INSIDE THE CHEST BEER COOLER AT LOWER LEVEL THEATER ROOM. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE EXCESS WATER. DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SOILED CARPET AT REAR STAFF BREAK ROOM,STAINED CARPET AT HALLWAYS AND FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER,NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE STORAGES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED LIQUOR STORAGE AT FIRST FLOOR EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AND SOME OF THE STORAGE EXCESS ITEMS ON FLOOR(ELECTRICAL CORD,BOXES,CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ,PAINT CANS ETC.ALL ITEMS NEEDED MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OPEN WALLS AROUND PIPES AT FRONT BAR AREA,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.INSTALL MISSING DRY WALL BY THE DOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AT HALLWAY,BEHIND THE BAR AREA FIRST FLOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OPEN WALLS AROUND PIPES AT FRONT BAR AREA,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.INSTALL MISSING DRY WALL BY THE DOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AT HALLWAY,BEHIND THE BAR AREA FIRST FLOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.