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TOON'S BAR & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TOON'S BAR & GRILL 3857 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
June 11, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection License #17186
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-18,REPORT# 2176669. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-14-17,REPORT #2064261. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. WE OBSERVED TODAY 6-4-18 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090. TODAY 6-11-18 STILL NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT POTABLE WATER LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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: RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
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: FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.
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: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
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: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
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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