THE CONTINENTAL LOUNGE

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 FRONT BAR AREA .APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. AND THE FRONT MAIN DOOR NEEDS REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, IS NOT RODENT PROOF THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER A PEN IS ABLE TO FIT THROUGH SAID DOOR,2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM UNTIL NO DAYLIGHT SEEN.ALSO THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE FOUND NO IDPH COPY LICENSE INSIDE THE LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INSIDE OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS,WALLS SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST,2ND FLOORS,REMOVE ALL COBWEBS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,CEILINGS WERE NOTED.ALSO CEILING FANS ARE DUSTY CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .

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 LINE TO BAR GUN BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR NOT CONNECTED.

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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR NOT INSTALLED.

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.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE CONTAINERS BEHIND BARS.

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 5 DOORS TO PREMISES 1ST,2ND FLOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.

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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BARS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BARS NEED CLEANING,MISSING FLOOR COVING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.