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STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE 40 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60606 Restaurant
November 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1547706
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OVER COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED ON OCT 31,2022, WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2566254: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7.42.090.CITATION ISSUED.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED ON OCT 31,2022, WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2566254: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7.42.090.CITATION ISSUED.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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