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THE WOODLAWN TAP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE WOODLAWN TAP 1168-1172 E 55TH ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
June 24, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection License #79075
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1319594 ON 6-11-13 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN BAR AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. (29)-(35)INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINKS AND 3-COMP SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS.
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BEER LINES BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCES AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE URINALS AND TOILET IN THE REAR MENS WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND SHELVING BEHIND BAR AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN KITCHEN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections