Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE HAT on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643985
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL PHONE ON CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151124
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SHEVLES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE SHELVING FOR THE POP SYRUP TO REMOVE SPILLS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE CADINET WHERE THE SELF SERVE POP'S ARE DISPLAYED TO REMOVE SPILLS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070064
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069865
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A CONTAINER OF BEEF IN AU JUIS SAUCE AT 115.7F, A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 118.9F, AND MEAT SAUCE AT 120.5F STORED INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ONLY 1 SECTION OUT OF 4 HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT DOUBLE UP ON THE PANS THAT FIT INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED: THE HOT AND COLD WATER WAS SHUT OFF UPON ATTEMPTING TO WASH HANDS. THE MANAGER TURNED ON THE WATER FROM UNDER THE SINK AND THE REASON THE SINK WAS TURNED OFF IS DUE TO A SEVERE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. 48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN FOR FACILITY TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO PRVENT WATER FROM POOLING ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN PREP. STAFF WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMETN SINK UNTIL THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK IS REPAIRED. 48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970719
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1967101
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
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: OUTSIDE STORAGE NOT PROTECTED. FOUND SAID STORAGE WITH POP CANS,AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(FOAM CUPS ETC) AND OTHER NON-FOOD RELATED. DOOR AND PANELS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED A GAP OD 1 TO 2 INCHES ON BOTTOM AND TOP OD DOOR AND PANELS.RATS DROPPINGS(20 OR MORE) INSIDE THE STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT/PROOF DOOR AND PANELS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENTS.KNIVES RACK IS NEEDED AT PREP LINE ACROSS FROM COOKING, EQUIPMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BEGINNING OF SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NOZZLE DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(SOUTH-WEST CORNER);SPILLAGE UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AND UNDER THE PLASTIC LINES.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINKS A STRONG SEWAGE GAS ODOR COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454283
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AT REAR STOREAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496647
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING ITALIAN BREAD, PITA BREAD, HOT DOG AND HAMBURGER BUNS, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES OR TONGS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AFTER CONTAMINATED AND HANDS MUST BE WASHED WHEN CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155228
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396171
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAT · 1604 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60622
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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