JOE'S BAR

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201-11.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PINK BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS, DEFROST THE INTERIOR TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP, AND REATTACH THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEEZER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN BUILDUP FROM THE SODA GUN NOZZLE ATTACHED TO THE OFF TRACK BETTING BAR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND ALLOW ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BOTTOM SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, BAR AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. OBSERVED 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS, UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND AT THE 2ND FL DOOR LEADING TO THE ROOF TOP PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF ALL DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BOTTOM SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, BAR AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: LARGE MEAT SMOKER IN THE ALLEY, NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME, MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE NOTED DICING RAW,READY TO EAT TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED AGAIN, THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE UTENSILS OR WEAR GLOVES AND HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: TWO REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING FROM BARS AND STAGE AREA TO THE ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF/TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 1/2 TO 1 INCH GAPS ON BOTTOMS OF DOORS. ONE DOOR TWO RUSTED OPEN HOLES. BOTH DOORS WITH DAMAGED DOOR SWEEPS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL DOORS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND SEAL HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-4-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#35- FOUND THE WALL COVING IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#42-INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP AREAS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE BAR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: LARGE MEAT SMOKER IN THE ALLEY,NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME, MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL FOUND A DOG ON PREMISES IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE FRONT WASHROOMS. OWNER REMOVED ANIMAL FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HAVE NO LIVE ANIMALS ON PREMISES AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A TORN GASKET ON THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE CAULK AT THE DISHROOM HANDSINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALL COVING IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE GRILL AND FLAT TOP AND ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS NEAREST THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS OR INSTALL SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND TO MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COCKTAIL SHAKER STORED IN ICE BIN AS AN ICE SCOOPER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE AN APPROPRIATE ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND TO STORE OUTSIDE OF BIN IN A SANITARY CONTAINER AND TO MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PROPERLY STORE DISPOSABLE CUPS IN PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS NEAR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE IN OTB AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Raw wood storage shelves in liquor room not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Several openings noted in walls around waterlines. Instructed to seal all openings.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary clutter stored in all storage rooms. Instructed to elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles.

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 or rodent proofed. East side adjacent room has revolving doors and a set of double doors not rodent proofed-1/4 to 1 inch gap at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Seriouscitation issued 7-38-020.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DIsh washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temp dishmachine sanitizing at 0 ppm of chlorine while in use. Instructed that dish machine must sanitize utensils and equipment at 100 ppm. Serious citation issued. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dish machine.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Raw wood storage shelves in liquor room not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior behind and along side of cooking equipment, can opener attacted to prep table, interior upper panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in storage rooms, along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Several openings noted in walls around waterlines. Instructed to seal all openings.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Rear bar cold water not provided at handsink. Instructed to repair and provide cold running water at handsink. Drainline at bar-adjacent side not provided at beverage dispenser. Instructed to install drainline. Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for each compartment. Backflow preventer leaking at utility sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provded at pizza cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous for cooler.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary clutter stored in all storage rooms. Instructed to elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE