FAIL Risk 3 (Low)

BOARD ROOM Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

BOARD ROOM 343 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO 60610 Liquor
August 8, 2014 Canvass License #57152
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This liquor was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 8, 2014. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH 0 PPM AT RINSE. DISHMACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND 2 HANDSINKS ON SITE. 1-NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO WASH HANDS AND 2-NO SOAP OR TOWELS AND UNACCESIBLE. SINK IS BLOCKED IN A CORNER BY A REACH IN COOLER AND A SHELF. FOUND NO SOAP IN MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD SOAP AND TOWELS AND UNOBSTRUCT HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND RAT DROPPING AT REAR INSIDE GARBAGE AREA 10-15 DROPPINGS AND 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALK IN COOLER. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL. MUST CORRECT AND REMOVE ALL INSECTS AND RODENTS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL BENCHS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL BENCHS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections