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Old Town Social

455 W North AVE BLDG · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for Old Town Social on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229972

Location recorded for this inspection · Old Town Social · 455 W North AVE BLDG

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138636

Location recorded for this inspection · Old Town Social · 455 W North AVE BLDG

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BY 6"

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLR DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285100

Location recorded for this inspection · Old Town Social · 455 W North AVE BLDG

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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
417206

Location recorded for this inspection · Old Town Social · 455 W North AVE BLDG

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: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA, 10 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR SANDWICH PREP AREA AND 15-20 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA,STORAGE CLOSETS, MOP SINK ROOM AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 225 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS AND 25 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 30

    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. PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE SUGAR,FLOUR,MSG,ETC)

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE IS STORED.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WAIT STATION AREAS,SHELVING, INTERIOR OF SINKS AND BAR TOPS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND ANY SUBSTANCE THAT MAY ATTRACT INSECTS.

  • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS, UNDER 3 COMP SINKS, IN WAIT STATION AREAS, UNDER COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS AND DRINK SPILLS. ALSO REPAIR COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER BAR AREAS, WAIT STATIONS AND BASEMENT SERVICE BARS. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH.

  • 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 TO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA HAS BEEN TURNED OFF DUE TO HEAVY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED. (REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT 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. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    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. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60610

316 of 345 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 1938879.

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