MITCHELL LOUNGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HANDWASHING FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT OR REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN THE BAR AREAS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND BAR AREAS,INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA. ALSO,FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND ALL SIDES OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS,TABLES,COOLERS AND DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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 REMOVE CARPETING BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR TORN SECTIONS OF CARPETING IN THE SEATING AREAS. (MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AND BAR AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.

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 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARDS WHERE MISSING. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE REAR BAR AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

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

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: NOTED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH FAUCET HANDLE OF THE 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: NOTED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH FAUCET HANDLE OF THE 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.