THE NEW 113 CLUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Tavern

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT BARS LOCATED AT 113 AND 115 E. 47TH. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS ONCE INSTALLED AT BARS. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALSO, FOUND 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT STAIRWELL, BEHIND BARS ALONG WALL BASE. IN ADDITION, FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AT 115 E. 47TH ST. SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND OPEN BAIT STATIONS WITH SPILLED POISON PELLATS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AT BAR AND BEHIND GAME MACHINE LOCATED AT 113 E. 47H ST. ALSO, AT FLOOR IN BASEMENT ON 115 E. 47TH ST. INSTRUCTED TO EMOVE AND STORE BAIT IN ENCLOSED CONTAINER. SERIOUS 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SECTIONS AT BAR LOCATED AT 115 E. 47TH STREET AND ICE MACHINE ROOM. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BARS. DEFROST REFRIGERATOR AT CONDENSERS INSIDE COOLER AT BAR. REPAIR WASH BOWL CABINETS IN TOILET ROOMS AND ATTACK THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT FROM MOVING.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENTS SINKS, INTERIOR AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ICE BINS, BEHIND BARS.

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.

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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR/ROTTED WOOD SECTIONS AT BARS. REPAIR CRACKED, BROKEN FLOOR SECTIONS AT BARS. PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND BARS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN DRY. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.

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.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT 1ST. FLOOR IE. STORAGE ROOMS, BARS, ICE MACHINES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS AND SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALL BASE. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOMS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT TOILET ROOM DOORS. PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LOCATED AT 113 E. 47TH ST. ON LEFT SIDE. INSTALL UTILTIY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LOCATED AT 113 E. 47TH ST. ON LEFT SIDE. INSTALL UTILTIY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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.