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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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981957

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: Observed deserts in customer self service area without proper labels. Must label all customer self service, prepackaged potentially hazardous foods with business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Observed bulk foods (crazins) without proper label. Must label all bulk food items with name during storage. Must maintain same.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed clean linen bags improperly stored on the floor, in the closet in dining room. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found wiping cloths improperly stored throughout front prep area, on counters. Advised all wiping cloths must be properly stored in a clean container, in a sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953772

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- PENDANT LIGHTS OVER FOOD AT FRONT COUNTER NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS OR MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT INSPECTION.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953598

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

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE.MUST CONNECT AND BE ABLE TO OPERATE AT NEXT INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER HEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1 TO 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MISSING DOOR SWEEP.MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING FROM RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- PENDANT LIGHTS OVER FOOD AT FRONT COUNTER NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS OR MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT INSPECTION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60606

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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