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STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE

40 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60606

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642020

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF WHOLE LEMONS AND CONTAINER OF WHOLE JALAPENOS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD-LIKE GROWTH COVERING MAJORITY OF FOOD ITEMS IN RESPECTIVE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD LISTED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD ITEMS SAFE, UNADULTERATED, AND FREE FROM VISIBLE SOIL OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS AND MAINTAIN. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA (BOUNCE PLATE) TO BE MILDLY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW/UNTREATED WOODEN BOARDS USED TO MOUNT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA, NOT SMOOTH OR NON-ABSORBENT AND EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WOODEN BOARDS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT OR REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SUCH AS PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR: DRAIN PLUMBING CONNECTION TO WALL LOOSE AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL; HANDWASHING SINK DETACHED FROM WALL AND LOOSE WHEN HANDLED DURING USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN FIXED CONNECTION TO FACILITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK SECURED TO WALL SURFACE AND SEALED TO PREVENT SPLASH AND SPILLAGE BEHIND SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS OF BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLERS TO BE SOILED WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS, CALCIUM BUILD UP, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALL SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS, CALCIUM BUILD UP, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA HEAVILY-SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS, VISIBLE ON ADJACENT CEILING AND WALL SURFACES. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN FILTERS ALONG THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SOIL ALONG FILTERS AND ADJACENT WALL AND CEILING SURFACES.

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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629178

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602501

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cook thawing raw frozen chicken at room temp, instructed to thaw according to health code.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No probe food thermometer available on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Slow drainage at 3-comp sink. instructed to repair. Using garden hose in filling sink. Instructed to remove. sink stoppers not holding water in compartments. Instructed to provide good stoppers.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587447

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT ALLCOMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, THE SPRAYER OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET, AND THE HANDLE OF THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS IS REVERSED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE SPRAYER OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NEEDS THE SPRING ADJUSTED OF THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBLING ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISH AREA ABOVE WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587193

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (BURGERS, SHRIMP) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS WHICH DRY STORAGE IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT ALLCOMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, THE SPRAYER OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET, AND THE HANDLE OF THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS IS REVERSED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE SPRAYER OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NEEDS THE SPRING ADJUSTED OF THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBLING ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISH AREA ABOVE WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566842

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OVER COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566685

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OVER COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED ON OCT 31,2022, WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2566254: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7.42.090.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE REMAINS, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOTED ON OCT 30,2019 WERE UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS ON OCTOBER 31,2022 SAID VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2566254: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566254

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY FOOT NOTE STATING THAT BURGERS ARE "COOKED TO ORDER" OR "SERVED UNDERCOOKED". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OVER COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOTED ON OCT 30,2019 WERE NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2320779: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. OBSERVED LARGE ICE BEAN USED FOR ICE STORAGE DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR ICE IF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ,SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320779

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST USE PROPER SHELVING AND PROPER MATERIALS TO PROVIDE 6 INCH FOOD STORAGE ELEVATION IN FOOD REFRIGERATOR

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LARGE ICE BEAN USED FOR ICE STORAGE DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR ICE IF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE DUCK TAPE TO REPAIR INTERIOR HANDLE OF DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE HANDLE OR REPAIR IT WITH PROPER MATERIALS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ,SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER SERVICE SINK

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,ELEVATE , ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASEMENT STORAGE COVERED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD INSECTS. BRICK EXPOSED WALLS WITH HOLES CRACKS ON THE WALLS AND PILING PLASTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, REPAIR STAIRWAY WALLS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176255

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 2-LBS OF CHILI IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 126.0F. ALSO APPROX 2-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 89.0F. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $ 25.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84 F .INSTRUCTED THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILINGS, FAN GUARDS, WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEANE AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.ALSO SOILED STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RESTING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. SPRAYER SPIGOT MUST BE ABOVE THE RIM OF THE SINK. MUST CORRECT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071731

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

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
2065011

Location recorded for this inspection · STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE · 40 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60606

260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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