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HOPSMITH TAVERN

15 W DIVISION ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HOPSMITH TAVERN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635409

Location recorded for this inspection · HOPSMITH TAVERN · 15 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DEEP DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS AND THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST ON FAN COVERS AND RUST ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN WALK IN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR (WITH THE GREY DUCK TAPE ON IT) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEIING TILES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED IN NEED OF REPAIR. (OVER THE HOLDING AREA ALONG THE WALL AND OVER THE HOT HOLD LINE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA AND THE MAIN FLOOR AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERED THAT NOT ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612412

Location recorded for this inspection · FINN MC COOL'S / ALUMNI CLUB · 15 W DIVISION ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. A TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED ONSITE TO CLEAN AND SERVICE THE ICE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 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 OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED BOTH DOORS TO THE SIDE AND REAR ALLEY WITH 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. ALSO THE FRONT REVOLVING DOOR HAS GAPS WHERE THE RUBBER HAS BEEN TORN. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH OF THE BARS AND IN THE RESTROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 3 DEAD RODENTS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND IN THE ALLEYWAY ALONG THE BUILDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 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 VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #160405 ON 6/16/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01- MUST PROVIDE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS. 38/01- FOUND WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3RD COMPARTMENT OF PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY REPAIR SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3 COMP SINKS. 43/01- MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS (SCOOPS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 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 THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 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 THE PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY AND CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP SYRUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE STORAGE SPACE NEXT TO THE BEER COOLER.

  • 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 FILL IN THE RODENT BURROWS IN THE ALLEYWAY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DOOR BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE UNIT. ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT HALLWAYS.

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
160430

Location recorded for this inspection · FINN MC COOL'S / ALUMNI CLUB · 15 W DIVISION ST

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: SEE REPORT FROM 6-16-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-16-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-16-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-16-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-16-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
160405

Location recorded for this inspection · FINN MC COOL'S / ALUMNI CLUB · 15 W DIVISION ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 43.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. ALSO FOUND FREEZER AT 24 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 0 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 120 LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES,EGGS,GROUND BEEF,CHICKEN BREASTS AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-47.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 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. REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR TO 1ST FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS.

  • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS 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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL REAR STORAGE AREAS,IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS AND UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FOUND WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3RD COMPARTMENT OF PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY REPAIR SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3 COMP SINKS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS(SCOOPS).

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