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VAN BUREN GENTLEMAN'S SALON Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

VAN BUREN GENTLEMAN'S SALON 235 W VAN BUREN ST, CHICAGO 60607 Liquor
August 12, 2014 License License #2341920
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
4
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #11
MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF WASHROOMS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOM ON INTERIOR OF BUSINESS. NOTED ONE UNISEX WASHROOM INSIDE PREMSIES AND ONE UNISEX WASH ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY SHARED WITH ALL BUILDING TENANTS. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL WASHROOM ON INTERIOR OF PREMISES AND DESIGNATE ONE FOR USE BY WOMEN AND ONE FOR USE BY MEN. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE AREAS WHERE OPEN DRINKS WILL BE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT EACH WASH ROOM SINK.
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.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SEPARATION FROM CUTSOMER AREA AT BAR STATION NEXT TO THE SHOE SHINING AREA OR MOVE ALL GLASSWARE AND OTHER ITEMS TO REAR PREP AREA.
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: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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 #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS.
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EACH WASH ROOM DOOR.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH THE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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 INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH THE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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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