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ROOM FORTY THREE

1041-1043 E 43RD ST · Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ROOM FORTY THREE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2606013

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AROUND THE WHEELS AND THE WHEEL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2528953

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AT LEAST FOUR OPEN BAIT CUBES THAT HAD BEEN PLACED BY PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OPEN BAIT IS NOT ALLOWED AND SHOULD BE INCLOSED IN SOME FORM OF PROTECTVE COVERING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON OUTTER DOOR AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMED THAT WHEN IN USE TO CLEAN EVERY TWO HOURS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UP STAIRS MENS TOILET ROOM SEAL COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN LOWER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM UP STAIRS AND THE UNISEX LOWER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND STANDING WATER UNDER BAR AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL. ALSO BEHIND THE CURTAIN ON THE LEFT WALL THE FLOOR OPENING MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2384231

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1961084

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD 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 KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER UNIT. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND SIDE OF THE WALL AT THE LOWER PART OF THE STAIRCASE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953366

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1591547

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEWER LINES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER UNDER ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1589051

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1583639

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1227896

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AUTO FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
583315

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD 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
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
583302

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD 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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR BEHIND TABLE, BEHIND SEATS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT, OFFICE, NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS ON BRICKS IN BASEMENT BAR AREAS, CLOTH COVERINGS ON TOP OF TABLES/BARS IN BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER RACKS/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR TABLES, DIVIDER ON 1ST. FLOOR, SIDE OF TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, AND OFFICE.

  • 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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

  • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AND AT WALL NEXT TO STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SINK STOPPER AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL TALL WEEDS AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND BY GARBAGE AREA AND SEAL RODENT BURROW AT BUILDING BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
583273

Location recorded for this inspection · ROOM FORTY THREE · 1041-1043 E 43RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1766122.

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