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FEDERALES

180 N MORGAN ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FEDERALES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639453

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERALES · 180 N MORGAN ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WHITE PEELING SURFACES ON ENTIRE PERIMETER OF BAR COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING SURFACES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. EXCESSIVE RUSTY SURFACES ON WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN BAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. WORN WOOD SURFACES AT BAR. INSTD TO SEAL ALL WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: LEAKS AT FAUCETS OF BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18: FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS IN BAR AREA (HANDWASH AND DUMP) , NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALL SURFACES UNDRNEATH ENTIRE PERIMETER OF BAR COUNTER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/SPLASH ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300815

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERALES · 180 N MORGAN ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING CONCENTRATION @0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING ON VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SMOKED BRISKET,CHIPOTLE SAUCE, HOUSE MADE VINAIGRETTES, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, VERDE AND RED SALSAS, PICO,COOKED BEANS, ETC) LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE REFRIGERATED AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 38 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... SMALL BAR IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA IN PREP, BASEMENT STORAGE, MEN/WOMEN/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AND ESPECIALLY IN MAIN BAR LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DETACHED WALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213286

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERALES · 180 N MORGAN ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4.602.11 (E) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES IN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.102.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166451

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERALES · 180 N MORGAN 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: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR, TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD, AND CROSS CONTAMINATION OF ICE. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OR FREEZER, INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102242

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERALES · 180 N MORGAN 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: OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS AT THE FRONT BAR COUNTER, WITH RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONCRETE SIDING ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR, IN POOR REPAIR. CONCRETE SIDING OF FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE RESURFACED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED 1 HOLE AND PAINT CHIPS ALONG HALLWAY, LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE TOP LOADING FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE, LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN BOTH BEER COOLERS, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT PAST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1771095

Location recorded for this inspection · FEDERALES · 180 N MORGAN 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: UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL COVING MISSING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING. NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS OF DINING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, SMALL HOLES AND UNSEALED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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501 of 646 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 2452240.

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