PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 3 (Low)
SPY BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor
May 7, 2010
Special Task Force
License #42729
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This liquor was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on May 7, 2010. The inspection type was "Special Task Force" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #4
MAJOR
Violation Details
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. Observed thick black slime/dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice- ready to eat food. Instructed manager to clean/sanitize and maintain ice machine. All ice voluntarily discarded at this time. Critical violation. Citation issued.
Why This Matters
These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.
Food Code Requirement
Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.
Specific Requirements
Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-401.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Observed liquor bottles inside ice bin with ice held inside, no cover/protective barrier for all ice bins. Must remove all bottles in ice bin (ice inside is ready to eat food) and provide covers for all ice bins. Serious violation. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058041 11.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Observed liquor bottles inside ice bin with ice held inside, no cover/protective barrier for all ice bins. Must remove all bottles in ice bin (ice inside is ready to eat food) and provide covers for all ice bins. Serious violation. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058041 11.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection