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BEAT KITCHEN'S BAR SOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BEAT KITCHEN'S BAR SOL (AKA: BAR SOL) 600 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
August 2, 2024 Canvass License #2845704
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DEAD VARIOUS OUTDOOR INSECTS IN UPSTAIRS SEATING AREA ALONG EXTERIOR WINDOWSILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS AND CLEAN SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THEIR ACCUMULATION AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CENTRAL REACH-IN COOLER DOOR ALONG MAIN COOK LINE TO BE REMOVED FROM ITS HINGES AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAY NOZZLE AND HOSE USED AT LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA SPRAY HOSE FAUCET TO BE TRADITIONAL GARDEN HOSE AND OUTDOOR SPRAYER, AND NOT DESIGNED TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARDEN HOSE AND NOZZLE WITH MODEL THAT IS DESIGNED FOR FOODSERVICE PLUMBING TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAY NOZZLE AND HOSE USED AT LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA SPRAY HOSE FAUCET TO BE TRADITIONAL GARDEN HOSE AND OUTDOOR SPRAYER, AND NOT DESIGNED TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARDEN HOSE AND NOZZLE WITH MODEL THAT IS DESIGNED FOR FOODSERVICE PLUMBING TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections