THE BEER BISTRO

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. AS PER SUPERVISOR TURKALY, DAMAGED/CHIPPED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, MUST CORRECT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (CORRECT BY 11/8/11). NEW VIOLATIONS NOTED TODAY: HOLES IN FLOOR AROUND TOILET AND WALL OF MENS WASHROOM. HOLES IN WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLR., BEHIND WALL POSTER, MUST SEAL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.

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. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR STORED CLEAN, INVERTED GLASSWARE ON SHELVING FOUND SPLASHING WASTE WATER ONTO SURROUNDING FLOOR AND SPLASHING UP INTO STORED GLASSWARE WHEN WASTE WATER FROM BAR DISH MACHINE IS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED GLASSWARE AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR DRAIN OR REMOVE ALL SHELVING. UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER SEEPING OUT FROM COVERED/SEALED FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN DRAINING OFF INTO OPEN FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PLUMBER CLEAR OVERFLOWING WASTE LINE AND REPAIR. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BOTH (2) EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH SINKS BEING USED AS "SLOP" SINKS FOR WASTE DRINK ICE AND GARNISH. BOTH SINKS WITH INSTALLED SCREENS TO CATCH DEBRIS FROM DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SCREENS.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BAR, 4 FLIES AT DISH AREA IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN AND 8 FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. KITCHEN AND MOP SINK AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF "HOT SHOTS" FLYING INSECT SPRAY ON SHELVING BEHIND BAR NEXT TO BEER TAPPER. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE DURING RE-INSPECTION. MOST RECENT REPORT PROVIDED DATED 5-10-11. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE.MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DOCUMENTATION.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.

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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM THRESHOLD NOT RODENT PROOF. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING. ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND THROUGHOUT BAR FLOORS. DAMAGED CHIPPED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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 LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER 2ND.FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 15 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020

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 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY

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 FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT KITCHEN SINK

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.

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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.

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. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST REMOVED: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.

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. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. OPEN CRACK/SEAM ON FLOOR OF COOKS LINE MUST BE SEALED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.