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SUBTERRANEAN CAFE & CABARET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SUBTERRANEAN CAFE & CABARET 2011 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
May 10, 2010 Canvass License #38547
6
Total Violations
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR SEVING AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN FIRST FLOOR DINING & ON 3rdFL BALCONEY SEATING AREA. MUST REMOVE FOIL LININGS UNDER TABLE SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOUND TOILET BOWL IN MALE TOILET AT BASEMENT,HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES ON 3RDFL,AND INSIDE CABINETS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS,INSFRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES. ALSO 3COMP.SINKS ON 2nd AND 3rd FLOOR BAR AREAS WITH STAINS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MEN'S AND LADIES TOLETS ON 1stFL,BASEMENT AND 3rdFL WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND FLOORS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER HAVING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
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. VENTS ON CEILING WALLS IN LADIES AND MALE TOILETS IN BASEMENT TO 3rdFL WITH DUSTS MUST BE CLEANED. MUST ALSO REPAIR OR PAINT DAMAGED WALLS AT 3COMP-SINK IN BASEMENT,AND ATTACHED RAW WOOD ON CABINET DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

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