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HALF SOUR

755 S CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60605

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635811

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AGAINST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625380

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY EQUIPMENTS AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT PREVENTING THE USE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF SHIELF IN BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE SINK FROM WHERE THE DISHES ARE STORED TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA WITH NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AND BAR AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597488

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PIC ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING OF TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A KNIFE RACK OR CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA HAS NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE SINK FROM WHERE THE DISHES ARE STORED TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AND BAR AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579760, DATED 08/08/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #16- 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #40- 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. #45- 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579760

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE RACKS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 7-38-060 OBSERVED THE FACILITY OFFERS A KID'S MENU WITH A 10 OUNCE MOTT'S APPLE JUICE BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY CAN ONLY OFFER UP TO 8 OUNCES FOR 100% JUICE ON THE KIDS MENU.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579388

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE EXAMINATION DATE OF 3/2023. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE SERV SAFE EXAMINATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE EXAMINATION DATE OF 3/2023. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE SERV SAFE EXAMINATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 2-401.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING FROM CUPS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING CUPS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AND REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS MAINTAINING 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS STEAK FRITES, ALL POACHED EGG ITEMS ON THE BRUNCH MENU AND THE BISCUITS AND GRAVY WITH SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BAR AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-303.11 OBSERVED ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN A BIN WITH GLASS WINE BOTTLES SUBMERGED IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WINE BOTTLES, DISCARD THE ICE AND NEVER CONTAMINATE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER REMOVED WINE BOTTLES AND DISCARDED ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE RACKS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 7-38-060 OBSERVED THE FACILITY OFFERS A KID'S MENU WITH A 10 OUNCE MOTT'S APPLE JUICE BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY CAN ONLY OFFER UP TO 8 OUNCES FOR 100% JUICE ON THE KIDS MENU.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560370

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/ PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559968

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BAR ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE STICKING UP OR OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/ PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITZER ON SITE TO MEASURE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473070

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SODA DISPENSER SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET OF BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355533

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

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
2353095

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 SMALL FLIES IN HANDWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213612

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213474

Location recorded for this inspection · HALF SOUR · 755 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CHICKEN NOT LABELED AND ON TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING RAW MEAT LABELED WITH A DATE OF 8/16/18, INDICATING THAT THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS ARE HELD OVER 48 HOURS AND FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROPER HAACP PLAN REGARDING THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAACP PLAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VARIANCE NOT OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS OF PICKLING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR PROPERLY TESTING THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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