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SWEETWATER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SWEETWATER 225 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60601 Restaurant
September 22, 2016 Complaint License #1969710
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around dish machine area counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning (crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks and door tracks in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear kitchen areas, and under storage shelving, lockers not clean, had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear kitchen areas, and under storage shelving, lockers not clean, had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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.

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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections