CHRIS' BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. WATER LEAKING AT P-TRAP. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, FOUND NO SOAP AND NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. CURRENT SUMMARY FOUND IN BINDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM AUG 19, 2014 REPORT # 1493780 NOT CORRECTED. #31 REMOVE AND REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. #34 REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. #35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #38 EXTEND WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. #41 ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL MINOR VIIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALL CONTACT SURFACES, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR AND BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY AND ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AND OR ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY AND ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AND OR ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.