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MONK'S PUB Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MONK'S PUB 205-207 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO 60606 Restaurant
January 5, 2015 Canvass License #1077
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULIT-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A TONG HAND OVER THE MOP SINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE SODA DISPENSING BOXES ON THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WALL IS IN POOR CONDITION CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM THE MIDDLE PORTION TO THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHILD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND THE BASE AT THE EXTENSION ARM ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND THE BASE AT THE EXTENSION ARM ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections