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THE SOUTHERN

1840-1842 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE SOUTHERN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078634

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978244

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH 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: Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers in kitchen. Must remove grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found missing or damaged floor tiles under 3 compartment sinks in kitchen area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found excessive dust on vents in women's and men's restrooms. Must remove dust to allow ventilation to function properly. Must maintain same.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960315

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454234

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH 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: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUULD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCT AND DRAIN STOPPERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454205

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH AVE

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459987

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH 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: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING TILES, VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL SOILED MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR. REMOVE SOILED POTS FROM UTILITY SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296652

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH 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: DEEP FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS NOT CLEAN,GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296621

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH 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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1206375

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH 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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1206361

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE LOWER WALLS,AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE 1ST FLOOR SOUTH DOUBLE DOOR AT BOTTOM CENTER, DOORS AT THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY ROOM ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP MODE OF ENTRY FOR PESTS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair/replace interiors of washbowls at the customers toilet rooms.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SURFACES/SHELVINGS ABOVE THE COOKLINES,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS SAME AREA,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS WERE NOTED AND FLOOR IN BAR AREA REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE CLEANING AND REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE HOT WATER DISPENSER AT REAR SERVICE TABLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491534

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH AVE

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL IN KITCHEN WERE NEEDED

  • 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, AND REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS, AT SAME SINK

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277785

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SOUTHERN · 1840-1842 W NORTH AVE

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL AT MOP SINK AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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409 of 582 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 1803861.

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