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THE WOODLAWN TAP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE WOODLAWN TAP 1168-1172 E 55TH ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
October 20, 2015 Canvass License #79075
8
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO ICE .MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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 #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BOTH BAR AREAS,MEN'S REAR TOILET ROOM,THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALLS,LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN 1ST FL. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND UNDER CRATES.ALSO FRONT ENTRY AND REAR BAR FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/20/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF BEER REACH IN COOLERS IN BAR AREAS,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN,WORN & TORN BAR STOOLS AND CHAIRS THROUGHOUT .
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 CLEAN DUST FROM OVERHEAD CORDS AND WIRES IN BAR AREAS & LIQUOR SHELVES ON 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA,MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROMOVER HEAD SHELVES IN KITCHEN,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,BEER TAPS,ALL REACH IN & BEER COOLERS.
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: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,BAR AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN REAR BAR AREA UNDER FLOOR MATS AND GROUT THE SAME,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE BAR SEATING AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WOMEN'S FRONT TOILETROOM,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION UNITS VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREAS,WALL TILES IN REAR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING & DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ,DAMAGED WALL IN 1ST FL. REAR LIQUOR AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN 1ST FL. LIQOUR AREA,ON WALLS IN ALL SEATING AREAS AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN BOTH MEN'S TOILETROOMS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S FRONT TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN REAR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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 RECAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S FRONT TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN REAR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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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