Chicago · Official inspection records
2577 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HOPCAT on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · HOPCAT · 2577 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · HOPCAT · 2577 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LEBEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR/USED BY DATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · HOPCAT · 2577 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER TOPS NOT PROPER FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SALAMANDER AND GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND STATED ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED FANGUARDS DIRTY IN WALK-IN FOOD COOLER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR.
Location recorded for this inspection · HOPCAT · 2577 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER TOPS NOT PROPER FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SALAMANDER AND GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND STATED ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED FANGUARDS DIRTY IN WALK-IN FOOD COOLER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR.
Location recorded for this inspection · HOPCAT · 2577 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · HOPCAT · 2577 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD HAND RAILS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT FOR STORAGE ON 2ND FL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT COLORED SURFACE ON BLACK WALLS IN BAR AREA TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREAS,GAP AT STAINED GLASS WINDOW AT METER NEAR FRONT WINDO,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE BOX TO SHOW THEY ARE SHATTER PROOF.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN BAR AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS.
Local context · Chicago
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2469350.
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