PRESIDENTS' 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: FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHS LOCATED INSIDE HARD LIQUOR COUNTING MACHINE BEHIND MAIN BAR, 3 FRUIT FLIES AROUND DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR, 3 FRUIT FLIES AT WALL, STRAWS, AND BAR GUN HOLDER AT SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES. ALSO, NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN CURRENT LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND NO COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SIDE REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON EAST SIDE OF MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR SIDE BAR. ALSO, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN BAR WITH COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS AND NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

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.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE MAIN BAR.

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.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE MAIN BAR.

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.