Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for STOCKS & BLONDES BAR & GRILLE on .
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Latest inspection
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.
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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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937734
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.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937624
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES COOLERS MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING 43.8F,WALK IN 9BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MAINTAINING-48.6F.BOTH COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.BOTH COOLERS WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSECTION.PREMISES MUST USE ADDITIONAL WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT THATS 37.5F FOR FOOD STORAGE-CDI.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATIONISSUED-7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.APPROX 25LB CORN BEEF BRISKET AT 48.6F,40LBS OF SHELL FRESH EGGS AT-48.3,50.5F,35LBS OF HAMBURGER PATTIES-55.6,46.1F,APPROX 110LBS OF FOOD AT COST /$400.00 WAS REMOVED FROM COOLERS AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE WONT WORK ,WATER CUT WATER OFF. WATER WAS CUT OFF FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. EMPLOYEES MUST USE HAND SINK IN WASHRROS 4FT AWAY OR EXPOSED HAND SINK INPREP AREA 25FT AWAY UNTIL REINSPECTED IN 2- DAYS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MANAGER REPAIRED SINK DURING INSPECTION-CDI
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.SLIGHTBUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418783
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE SO AS TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST FINISH REPAIRING ALL WALLS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OFF PREMISES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD AND OTHER STAFF WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. ALL STAFF EXCEPT FOR ONE COULD NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF ON PREMISES DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286360
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
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. SAME EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS AND HOLES IN SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH ICE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL WASH CLOTHS IN PREP AREA AND AT BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED IN 100PPM SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345242
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: UPON INSPECTION FOUND 4LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS VALUED AT $50.00 IN A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN IN THE 1DR COOLER AT 80.2F DEGREES AND COOLER IS MAINTAINING 41F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCT MENTIONED ABOVE. COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD STAIRCASE STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE BAR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134755
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, CONDENSERS & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT THE BAR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS MUST BE RE-SURFACED (WOODEN SLABS SHOWING), MUST FIX & MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS & CEILINGS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE & STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614307
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
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN HOLDERS.
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. OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP ALONG FLOOR BASE ON WEST SIDE OF WALL UNDER POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL GAP ALONG FLOOR BASE TO PREVENT POTENTAIL PEST ENTRY.
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. WALL PANEL PEELING ADJACENT TO PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL(REATTACH OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS(X) ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343375
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
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN COOKING KITCHEN IS PROFUSELY LEAKING & SHOOTING OUT AT THE BASE OF THE KNOB HOLDER, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN. (WRAPPED-UP IN TAPE).
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN- DUE TO DEBRIS/GREASE/DIRT.
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. FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN, UNDER FRYERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MUST FIX THE FLOOR TILE GROUTING AT KITCHEN, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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. FILTERS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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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