Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550000
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
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 with Conditions
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320406
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL PATIO FOLDING DOORS AND MAN DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH ENDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL BAR BEER COOLERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH MACHINE AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315881
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED SOME TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN FRONT BAR, ATRIUM BAR AND HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/15/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL PATIO FOLDING DOORS AND MAN DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH ENDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL BAR BEER COOLERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH MACHINE AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232441
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU WHICH STATES WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. MUST LINK THE FOOD ITEMS WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF BROILER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230090
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU WHICH STATES WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST LINK THE FOOD ITEMS WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF BROILER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982652
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
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: PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TIGHT FITTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 3-DOOR COOLER COMPRESSOR ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE REAR BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MAIN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME BAR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ATTIC STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975730
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
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: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLERS...NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971175
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 77.5F/74.2F, BEANS 66.5F, CHEESE (ASSORTED)65.3F,66.2F,52F, CORN BEEF 58.5F, HAMBURGERS 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $29.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING FOOD:-KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK 69.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 84.7F, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK 62.1F, BAR HAND WASH SINK 72.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON ALL SINKS ESPECIALLY WHEN PREPARING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED VERY THICK SLIMY, BROWNISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, SHELVES, LIGHT FIXTURES AND BOXES AT THE PREP AREA, REAR AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLERS...NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ALSO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS...MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS....ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP TABLE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931731
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
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: MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK OF THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE ATTIC OF THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1771126
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SECOND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS ALWAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A VERY THICK GRAYISH, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAILED CLEANED AND SANITIZE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN, BARS AND DINNING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES...MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN AND THE SEVERE DAMAGED LID OF LARGE CHEST FREEZER AT THE SECOND FLOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY SLIM AND DIRT INSIDE DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHTING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK OF THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE ATTIC OF THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931217
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE CAFE INC · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441896
Location recorded for this inspection · NORTHSIDE CAFE INC · 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE
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: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REMODE DIRT.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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