FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
MR T'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor
December 9, 2010
Complaint
License #724
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED,ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS FILLED WITH STANDING WASTE WATER AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #19
MAJOR
Violation Details
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE CANS AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO, PREMISES UNABLE TO CLOSE GARBAGE CANS PREVENTING THEM FROM BEING INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE ALL RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF AND MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Food Code Requirement
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Specific Requirements
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111, 5-502.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DETAIL CLEAN LEDGE UNDER BAR COUNTER AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WASHROOM SURFACES.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE WASTE WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WOMENS WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WATER POOLING AND THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORGAE AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE WATER FROM THE FURNACE DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND REPAIR LEAK AT TOILET BOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE WATER FROM THE FURNACE DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND REPAIR LEAK AT TOILET BOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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