Chicago's Blarney Stone

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.LOG BOOK MISSING IDPH LICENSE,AND A MAP,FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOOR,IN ROOM AJACENT TO THE BAR,REAR BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP.SMALL FLIES (FRUIT FLIES) approx:25 NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WOMENS BATHROOM,FRONT BAR AREA,DIRTY LINEN STORAGE NEAR THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE BETTER METHOD OF STORING DIRTY LINEN,LIDS ON TRASH CANS ETC.,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALSO;REPLACE RIPPED SCREENS ON 2 FRONT WINDOWS TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove aluminum foil liners from shelvings above food prep tables.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY/GREASY; CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WASH AND SANITIZE WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN AREAS AND AT BAR AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS,CEILING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT COVER IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS MISSING-MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: 2 TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTER,MAINTAIN SAME AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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 GROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE STANDUP BEER COOLER. SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND NEAR THE FREEZER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. OBSERVED ROTTING WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BAR BEER TAP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE.

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 EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

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 GROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE STANDUP BEER COOLER AND MIDDLE AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND NEAR THE FREEZER.

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 AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND SUPPORTS BEHIND THE BAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.