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LOKAL

2500 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

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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
2457031

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261239

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN: -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT -HAND SINK AT BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN MIDDLE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE INSIDE, STORED IN: -DRY STORAGE -PREP AREA -BAR AREA WITHOUT NO LABELS/COMMON NAME. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE FOODS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN COUNTER SURFACE ADJACENT TO HAND SINK AT BAR AREA CHIPPED, BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND CRACKED CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ABOVE BEER LINES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHTLY LOOSE FAUCET FIXTURE, AT HAND SINK IN WOMANS RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151063

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LLABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BASE OF BASINS. SAND WELDING DOWN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE MIDDLE OF BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150716

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/30/17 REPORT#2081322. 32 MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN PREP AREA. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 34 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS OR DIRT FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; STAFF TOILET ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM, SHOWER ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 35 MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; STAFF TOILET ROOM; AND WALL VENT IN REAR DINING AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN WAIT/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 36 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 38 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 41 MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (TOWELS, APRONS, ETC.)FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LLABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND BOTTONM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BASE OF BASINS. SAND WELDING DOWN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE MIDDLE OF BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF SHELVING IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081322

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND 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 DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN PREP AREA. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS OR DIRT FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; STAFF TOILET ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM, SHOWER ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; STAFF TOILET ROOM; AND WALL VENT IN REAR DINING AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN WAIT/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (TOWELS, APRONS, ETC.)FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078720

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953897

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE & DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOP SHELF OF STOVE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT,RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA,RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,POTATO PEELER,FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK BASIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES CLOSET,HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT FROM DINING ROOM

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNTOUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,LEAKY GASKET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953382

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BIN WITH BLACK PARTICLES MADE INTO ICE CHIPS AND A PINK AND BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING DOWN ON TO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.ALSO EVIDNCE OF APPX .15 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINS ON FLOOR NEAR MOTOR OF COOLER AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.FRONT DOOR APPX."1",1ST SOUTH SIDE APPX. "3/4" ALONG THE BOTTOM & LAST SOUTH SIDE DOOR APPX. "3/4" ALONG BOTTOM & CENTER.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE & DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOP SHELF OF STOVE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT,RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA,RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,POTATO PEELER,FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK BASIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES CLOSET,HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT FROM DINING ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNTOUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,LEAKY GASKET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950456

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532914

Location recorded for this inspection · LOKAL · 2500 N ASHLAND 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 SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BASE OF BASINS. SAND WELDING DOWN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CABINETS AT EXITWAY OF KITCHEN INTO BACK DINING ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL LEADING FROM BAR TO BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE METERS AT BASE OF STAIRS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL AND CEILING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER WITH HOLES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REPAIR OR REMOVE ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT INCLUDING REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND KEEP AREA CLUTTER FREE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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