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THE BOOKCELLAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE BOOKCELLAR 4736-4738 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
September 10, 2012 Canvass License #1443216
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE PIPE INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTEMNT SINK AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT AND HOLE ON THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK . INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE AND SCRAPE PELLING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTEMNT SINK AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT AND HOLE ON THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK . INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE AND SCRAPE PELLING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections