HOME AWAY FROM HOME Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SEATING ITEMS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS, BEHIND THE STAIRS, AND TO THE EAST OF THE STAIRWELL IN THE ENCLOSED COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR LONG TERM STORAGE.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR TO HAVE VARIOUS SHELVES OF RAW WOOD THAT IS NOT PAINTED, FINISHED, OR SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BAR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE COOLERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE TO NOT BE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS ARE SOILED HEAVILY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AS WELL AS DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE PRIOR TO USE, OR REPLACE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SOUTH/RIGHT BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR DOOR TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SOUTH/RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE MISSING A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SOUTH/RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE MISSING A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.