LICORICE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST HAVE COOLERS ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN THE BAR AREA.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MUST REPLACE RUSTY WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. ALSO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT THE WASHBOWL.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD PLATFORM IN DJ BOOTH. MUST REPLACE CRACKED MIRROR BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS UNDER WOMENS WASHBOWL AND CREATE ACCESS PANEL TO METER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO UNUSED COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AND ALL RUST REMOVED. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL WALLLS UNDER BAR AREA AND REMOVE SPILLS.

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: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AND IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES ALONG BOTTOM OF BAR. MUST MAKE FLOORS IN HOT WATER HEATER/DJ ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR TILES AND SEAL HOLES. MUST REPAIR ALL WORN BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN DJ BOOTH/HOTWATER HEATER ROOM. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. ALL CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE MENS WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

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: MUST RELOCATE WASTE LINE DRAINING INTO WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH THE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM OR PROVIDE A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR. (PROPERLY SCREEN WINDOW)

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH THE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM OR PROVIDE A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR. (PROPERLY SCREEN WINDOW)

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.