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THE GARAGE BAR AND SANDWICHES

6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GARAGE BAR AND SANDWICHES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636504

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE BAR AND SANDWICHES · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1771009

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE BAR AND SANDWICHES · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566594

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE BAR AND SANDWICHES · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, MEAT SLICER AND COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THEMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566414

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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
1566420

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE BAR AND SANDWICHES · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENSILS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZE AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AT 100PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG POSTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ESHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABEL, MEAT SLICER AND COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THEMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418554

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE BAR AND SANDWICHES · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345907

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SALAD DRESSING ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL AROUND PIPES AT THE SERVICE STATION LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR SO AS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321418

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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
1321289

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION AREA. THE AREA HAS ITS OWN INDIVIDUAL HEATING UNIT THAT DOES NOT WORK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CALL FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HAND WASHING BY EMPLOYEES WHILE HANDLING FOOD. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKING OR FROZEN DRAIN PIPE INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE BUS STATION ON THE FIRST FLOOR

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.....MUST ALSO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235566

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604352

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also found construction debris under exterior staircase, possible rodent harborage enviroment, also found front window/door of premises not rodent/insect proofed, door had 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gap on left corner(bottom)of door. Citation #H000072729, with a court date of 9/15/2011, at 400 w superior in room # 112 at 2:00 PM.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repair.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage roo, storage areas(1st floor, 2nd floor)need cleaning(detailed).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in rear kitchen area, and outside walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas need cleaning, missing light shields in 2nd floor shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas need cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604350

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604209

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GARAGE · 6154 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60646

82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1799794.

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