MARQ LOUNGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Tavern

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS,CUSTOMER LOUNGE AREAS. OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREAS,CUSTOMER LOUNGE AREAS. ALSO,SEVERAL DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST PROOF SAID DOORS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF PILES OF GARBAGE ON GROUND IN REAR YARD NEAR REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE TRASH DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR,SHELVINGS/COUNTERS/CABINETS BEHIND BAR AREAS.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOMS.

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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AT VIP LOUNGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND BARS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN. NO VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AT 5067 W.MADISON MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND BARS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN. NO VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AT 5067 W.MADISON MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.