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MCGUIGANS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MCGUIGANS 3358 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
September 22, 2011 License-Task Force License #2099622
9
Total Violations
3
Critical
4
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #9
CRITICAL
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,PWNER TURNE OFF THE VALVE OF THE HOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED TO TURN IT ON UPON ON OUR REINSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION-NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR NOR PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED IT UPON OUR REINSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION-NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE PLASTIC SHELF LINER AT CABINET BEHIND BAR AREA.(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE).PROVIDE FITTED COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (DEBRIS), ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE BINS.DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE BAR AREA(DUST BUILD-UP).
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE BAR AREA(EAST SIDE),ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE BROKEN WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,AND ABOVE THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES TO BASEMENT.SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING TILES IN LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM.PAINT RAW WOOD WALL UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,AND INSIDE CABINETS.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MEN'S WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER,ALSO FOLLOW THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA,PREFERABLE IN THE MIDDLE FOR BETTER ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE OF BOTH SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. REMOVE A WATER PIPE USED AS A FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE BAR AREA. PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER,ALSO FOLLOW THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA,PREFERABLE IN THE MIDDLE FOR BETTER ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE OF BOTH SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. REMOVE A WATER PIPE USED AS A FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE BAR AREA. PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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