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Murphy's Bleachers

3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Murphy's Bleachers on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639525

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932124

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IN THE REAR PREP AREA ROOM MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, SAND DOWN/RESURFACE AND REPAINT/RESEAL LARGE TOP OF THE WOODEN PREP TABLE TOP SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. IN THE GRILLROOM COOKING AREA MUST REPLACE CHIPPED AND RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TOP EXHAUST PORTION OF BOTH FRYERS, THE LEFT HAND SIDE EXTERIOR AND IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD-UP. IN THE BASEMENT AREA CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO THE STEEP STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BAR AREA AND THE OTHER ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. IN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR LARGE PREP ROOM MUST HAVE THE FURNACE DRAINAGE PIPE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR PAN OR A FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AT ALL TIMES CLEANING BOTTLES STORED IN THE CLEANING EQUPTMENT AREA AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424848

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HADLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522878

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES (UPPER PORTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN POOR REPAIR (ABOVE PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT SOUTH BAR ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTON NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT SOUTH BAR ALSO MUST CALIBRATE HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS FOR CONTINUOUS WATER FOR 15 SECONDS MINIMAL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HADLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493433

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA NOZZLES NOT MAINTAINED AT THE GRILL/BAR. OBSERVED SYRUP DISCOLORATION IN THE NOZZLE AND HOLSTER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SODA NOZZLES REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SLOW DRAINING 3-COMPARTMNET SINK AT THE 2ND BAR ACROSS FROM THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092439

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT REMOVED RUST BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN FIRST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW IN MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198228

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOUTH BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAVE PROPER DRAIN TUBING TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ICE SCOOPS AT ALL MACHINES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634337

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS,HOODS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE SOUTH BAR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581175

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581100

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE .FAX(#312-746-4240) A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072513-11

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED MAIN DOORS(FRONT,SIDE AND REAR AREA)NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED MICE DROOPINGS BEHIND MAIN BAR, ON SHELF.ALSO AT SMALL KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072513-11

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR LARGE PIZZA SPATULA(ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD, BLACK SUBSTANCE).REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.

  • 34

    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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA, CORNES,WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND BIHIND BARS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284430

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
278189

Location recorded for this inspection · Murphy's Bleachers · 3653-3655 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-09.REPORT #156855. (#32)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.NOTED RUST BUILD-UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000062653-15

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FILTERS IN PREP AREA(GRILL ROOM)GREASE BUILD-UP.CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BAR AREA.

  • 34

    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.CLEAN FOOD SPILLED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.IN BASEMENT AREA.

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