BEERMISCUOUS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESTORE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUEED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS FOUND IN ALL WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS AND EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND EXPOSED SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: RESPONDENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND INSIDE BATHROOMS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST MAKE WALLS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND REAR SITTING AREA SMOOT EASILY AND CLEANABLE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN BEER COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN BEER COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.