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EL-MONT TAP

4397 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Liquor

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL-MONT TAP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
361306

Location recorded for this inspection · EL-MONT TAP · 4397 N ELSTON AVE

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

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.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
413455

Location recorded for this inspection · EL-MONT TAP · 4397 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All refrigeration/coolers must be operating at 40F or less.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Outer openings not protected. Must install 16 mesh-to-the-inch screen at vent above door by bar.

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: Must provide soap and disposable towels at bar handsink and soap at washroom handsink.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Must clean in detail all the coolers and remove rust. Must clean and organize cabinets. Additionally, must clean all sinks, fixtures, ice bins and bar gun holders.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: must clean in detail all the floors. Including bar, storage and basement areas. Remove all dirt, litter, debris etc. Floors at bar and rear storage area are in poor repair, gaps and openings. Must repair floors to be smooth and easily cleanable, non-absorbant.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Unfinished plywood wall in rear area. Wall in poor repair around mop sink. All walls must be smooth and easily cleaanable. Must seal all gaps, openings in walls.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Faucet handle missing at bar handsink. Must replace same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hose attached to bibb above bar exposed handsink. Threaded faucet at mop sink. A hose may not be attached to any faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. Must remove hose and treaded faucet or install backflow prevention devices.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: No ventilation in women's toilet room. Must have working ventilation.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Clutter, building debris and unnecessary items in basement and first floor. Must remove all unused items, clean areas and store all else for ease of cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Required "No Smoking" signs not posted at entrance or inside establishment. Must post signs.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
124474

Location recorded for this inspection · EL-MONT TAP · 4397 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ALL COOLERS HAS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPT UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP AND PROPER RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS AND REMOVE THE RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP OF THE BOTTLE COOLERS WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNDER THE COUNTER OF THE LIQUOR CABINET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE BAR. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING NOT IN GOOD REPAIR BY THE LIQUOR STORE, STORAGE ROOM, GAP IN BETWEEN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAR AREA, MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AND REPAIR THE CEILING AND WALLS MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT- UNUSED CASHIER MACHINE, BAGS OF CLOTHES, EMPTY BOXES, X'MAS DECORATIONS, SHELVINGS,CORDS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL.HAVE SHELVINGS TO STORE ARTICLES.

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