THE BLACK BARREL TAVERN

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED COOK USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WHEN PREPARING ORDER FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES OR OTHER USE OF UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS WERE FOUND IN BASEMENT HAND SINK DISH WASHING AREA AND AT HAND SINK IN BAR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CUT KALE AT 54.3F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 44.2F AND SPRING MIX SALAD AT 48.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT TEMPERATURES FOR FOOD ITEMS HELD COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11-MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR(1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17-ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13-MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11-MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR(1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17-ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13-MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.3F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ROASTED CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.2F, SALAMI FOUND AT 45.1F, HARD BOILED EGGS FOUND AT 49.2F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. CHEF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.3F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER AT 46.4F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY GOODS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABEL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (BREAD CRUMBS, SPICES, ETC.) MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR(1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HEAD COVERING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT, STAFF DID NOT ASK FOR MY VACCINATION CARD BEFORE DINING IN. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity shall not permit any patron to enter the indoor portion of a covered location without displaying proof of full vaccination. Additionally, any individual over the age of 16 shall provide identification bearing the same identifying information as the proof of full vaccination. A covered entity may in the interests of efficiency allow patrons to provide the requisite proof prior to entry, either directly to the covered entity or through an intermediary such as an event planner. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED BUS BOY SERVING WATER TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING A MASK OR FACE COVERING. ALSO UPON ENTRY OBSERVED FEMALE BARTENDER SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING A MASK OR FACE COVERING. This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 2-112-340. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A LOG BOOK FROM THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH MACHINES MUST BE ABLE TO SANITIZE AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES; MUST CORRECT. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ON TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A LOG BOOK FROM THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING IN BASEMENT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER/STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.