HOPSMITH TAVERN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE MENS UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AT THE LARGE WHITE AND YELLOW WASTE PIPES AND OTHER AREAS NEAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS POSSIBLE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SMALL BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE (ICE NOT TOUCHING) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTMAINATION OF ICE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER UNDER THE SHELVING WHERE THE MEAT SLICING MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE SECOND FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OR REMOVE FROM SPACE TO PREVENT A HARBORING SPACE FOR POSSIBLE PEST.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE END OF THE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLEAN AND CLEAR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE DISHES IN THE AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE MAIN BAR AREA WITH A SLOW WATER DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE MEAT SLICING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT AS WELL AS THE UPSTAIRS CLOSET LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS OF THE UPSTAIRS DINING AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING IN AREAS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT / CLUTTER FOUND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISH AND BAR AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMENS RESTROOM HANDSINK IS MEASURED AT 75F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN MEASURED AT 90-100F, 10LBS OF GUMBO MEASURED AT 47.8F. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY STORAGE FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT NEAR DRY STORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT / CLUTTER FOUND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).-COS

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND UPSTAIRS BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBESRVED DARK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 15LBS OF BEEF AT 58.8F, 15LBS OF PORK AT 58.8F, 10LBS OF CHEESE AND 10LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 58.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED A TOTAL 50LBS AT $450. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS AVAILABLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.-COS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STAIRWAY THAT LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR BAR HAS HEAVY DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTE TO WEAR HAIR & BEARD GUARDS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION .

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL ONSITE, PREMISES DIPS ICE CREAM, DIPPER WELL OR BUCKET WITH PROPER TEMPERATURE WATER NEEDED TO STORE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTIAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT REAR, WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DITH AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OF FLOOR/WALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT FILLED WITH ICE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND TO NO LONGER USE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL: FLOUR, RICE, CORN STARCH , AND BREAD CRUMBS. INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES FOR USE IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SUCH AS COOKING OILS, FLOUR, HERBS, POTATO FLAKES, SALT, SPICES, AND SUGAR SHALL BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH MELTED ICE WATER AND SLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (STEAK TACOS) WITH BARE HAND . INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISCARD. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 25 PARTS PER MILLION . PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT FILLED WITH ICE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND TO NO LONGER USE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL: FLOUR, RICE, CORN STARCH , AND BREAD CRUMBS. INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES FOR USE IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SUCH AS COOKING OILS, FLOUR, HERBS, POTATO FLAKES, SALT, SPICES, AND SUGAR SHALL BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH MELTED ICE WATER AND SLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed used cutting board staged on table in beverage/dry storage room, on 1st floor, in rear. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink in area or conduct all food prep in food prep areas. Maintain at all times.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed whole around pipe fixture, in ceiling in basement rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal/repair area.