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THE HAMPTON SOCIAL AND THE BASEMENT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE HAMPTON SOCIAL AND THE BASEMENT 351 W HUBBARD ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
February 19, 2016 Complaint License #2386016
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE SOAP IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER ABLE TO PROVIDE SOAP IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM PER INSPECTORS REQUEST AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ICE READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIZZA PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST MAINTAIN SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIZZA PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST MAINTAIN SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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