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BOAR'S HEAD CAFE

210 W LAKE ST · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BOAR'S HEAD CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626964

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREPARATION AREA(FRONT SANDWICH LINE AREA).MUST PROVIDE.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600067

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Refrigerators thermometer placed in rear behind food containers, instructed to place in warmest part where it can be visible.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Packaged salads for grab and go missing contents weight, instructed to provide.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: brooms and dust pans kept too close to clean utensils, instructed to keep away.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587519

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565737

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SANDWICHES AND SALADS PREPACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY AND ZIPCODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. ( EX. CONTAINS MILK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP(FRONT/REAR) FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH A HOLE. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565368

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565371

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK & PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND WHITE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SANDWICHES AND SALADS PREPACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY AND ZIPCODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. ( EX. CONTAINS MILK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 4 LARGE FLIES IN FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP(FRONT/REAR) FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH A HOLE. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472579

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(SANDWICHES, SOUPS, SALADS)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370077

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369666

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.# 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316028

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONNECTED DRAIN FOR ICE STORAGE BIN BY COFFEE MACHINE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159670

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

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: FOUND ASSORTED DELI MEATS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER .

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081355

Location recorded for this inspection · BOAR'S HEAD CAFE · 210 W LAKE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2469956.

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