FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
REYNOLDS LOUNGE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Tavern
September 24, 2013
License
License #2269469
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ON LOWER SHELVES BEHIND REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL AND HROUGHOUT, AND REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR(1/4 INCH OPENINGS AT BOTH CORNERS). REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES BEHIND BOTH BARS, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, SHELVES IN D.J. BOOTH, MATS ON SHELVES WHERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED, ICE SCOOPS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH BOTH BARS, ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE SO THAT ALL AREAS CAN BE CLEANED, INSPECTED AND SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL.
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 #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BY TOILET IN WOMENS'S WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS, CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE ALL DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENTS.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BY TOILET IN WOMENS'S WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS, CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE ALL DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENTS.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection