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BOSTON BLACKIES

120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BOSTON BLACKIES 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
2578093

Location recorded for this inspection · BOSTON BLACKIES · 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134630

Location recorded for this inspection · BOSTON BLACKIES · 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT COOK'S LINE ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE. SOME COOLER DRAWER DOORS ARE NOT ALIGNED, MUST FIX.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (NORTH WALL), MUST FIX/REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT IS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX. LEAKS AT PIPE UNDER BAR DUMPSINK & AT LEVERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM MUST BE ADDRESSED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134609

Location recorded for this inspection · BOSTON BLACKIES · 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ

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: (7-38-020) NOTED SMALL/FRUIT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: 12-ON WALLS AROUND A CONTAINER OF DIRTY LINENS BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AROUND 30-INSIDE A BUCKET BY THE WALK-IN BEER KEG COOLER (2ND FLOOR), 16-ON CEILING TILES BY THE ENTRANCE TO THE DISHROOM (FROM THE BAR). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESTS & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT COOK'S LINE ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE. SOME COOLER DRAWER DOORS ARE NOT ALIGNED, MUST FIX. ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS ON EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, & COOLER DOOR GASKETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THRU-OUT DISHROOM & KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT DRY & DRAINS KEPT CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS & CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT NOT WORKING, MUST FIX. PIPE LEAKING UNDER BAR DUMP SINK (NORTH SECTION) & AT THE LEVERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST FIX. CONDENSATION WATER IN SMALL COOLERS ARE DRIPPING ONTO THE COOLER FLOORS, MUST ADDRESS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614572

Location recorded for this inspection · BOSTON BLACKIES · 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. NO ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR ALSO OBSERVED COOKLINE CUTTING BOARDS WITH PITS IN SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND PREP AREA SHELVES WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 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. OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT COOKLINE.

  • 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

  • 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. COLD WATER VALVES CLOSED AT BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST TURN ON VALVE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS BROKEN INSIDE COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  • 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. 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

License-Task ForcePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License-Task Force
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
114764

Location recorded for this inspection · BOSTON BLACKIES · 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2069246.

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