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BERNIE'S

3664 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BERNIE'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625963

Location recorded for this inspection · BERNIE'S · 3664 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE WASTECAN RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM STALLS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634336

Location recorded for this inspection · BERNIE'S · 3664 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPIG ON ICE CUBES.ALSO THE LARGE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO KITCHEN MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074085-17

  • 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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMALL BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,AND ALSO WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACTED A PLUMBER.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074085-17

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL PLASTIC CUPS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED,6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 32

    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.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR,BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THE KITCHEN AREA.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN,GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF ALL 3 BAR AREA.(DEBRIS).

  • 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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(EXCESS DEAD INSECT ON THEM).ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR IT.

  • 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. WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT 2 PLACES.PROVIDE STOPPERS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.REROUTE DRAIN HOSE FROM THE POP GUN DISPENSER FROM INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277395

Location recorded for this inspection · BERNIE'S · 3664 N CLARK 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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277178

Location recorded for this inspection · BERNIE'S · 3664 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (IN BAR AREA #2)WITH A BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES ,WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TAGGED ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE UNIT. MANAGER TURNED IT OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240)WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE FROM OTHER UNITS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062893-12

  • 18

    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 SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:BEHIND BARS(MAIN-1ST -AND 2ND FLOOR),ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. APPROX 50 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.FEW GNATS WAS OBSERVED IN BOTH WASHROOMS 1ST FLOOR.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,REAR KITCHEN DOOR HAS GAPS OF 1" TO 1 AND 1/2"(BOTTOM),THRESHOLD IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING,TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62893-12

  • 32

    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.PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS FOR BEHIND BAR #4(2ND FLOOR).

  • 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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ICE BINS PRIOR TO STORE ICE IN IT, BEHIND BARS.

  • 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.ELEVATE ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLERS,STORAGE AND BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AT SAME AREA.(GRIME BUIL-UP).

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment.PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE SCOOPS,TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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