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JAVA BAR

301 E NORTH WATER ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JAVA BAR on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2594462

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2574036

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found several TCS food items held at improper temperature, 3 lbs Deli meat at 55.4f, 6 half gallon milk jugs at 54.3f. food items stored in prep cooler at cafe prep station. instructed manager to keep such foods held at 41f or lower. food discarded valued at $40. Priority violation 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Found Prep cooler for dairy and deli sandwiches air temperature at 57.1f, instructed manager to keep all coolers that is used for TCS food storage at 41f or lower. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use. priority violation 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in dairy prep cooler, instructed to provide.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2546971

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 30

    PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2159263

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2065264

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1948452

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL (LEFT SIDE OF BAR) WATER PRESSURE IS LOW. MUST INCREASE BOTH HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH BOWL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1447841

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1467592

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: NOTED EVIDNECE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL THE OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE BAR ENTRANCE DOOR FROM THE REAR PREP AREA INTO THE BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1502192

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES AT THE BAR DOOR LOOSE AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL IN DISREPAIR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1110297

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR ALONG THE EDGES OF THE WALLS. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR BAHIND THE BAR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1110292

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER TOP COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS FREE FROM OPEN GAPS OR SEALS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR ALONG THE EDGES OF THE WALLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1138393

Location recorded for this inspection · JAVA BAR · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: HEAVY BUILD-UP OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE DARK MOLD ON ICE MAKER INTERIOR UPPER SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS TRAPPED ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 23340.

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