Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RECESS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642432
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED ALL EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY AND OUTDOOR BAR LOCATED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED OUTSIDE BAR AND HALL BAR HANDSINKS IN NEED OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED DRINKS AND OR GLASSWARE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3RD HANDSINK INOPERABLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED GREY FLOORS IN CONTAINER BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH WATER AND ORGANIC DEBRIS POOLING IN SAID SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642160
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN PREP AND ALL BARS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 0-5PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING STRENGTH ON SAID EQUIPMENT BETWEEN 50-100PPM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND FRYERS @55F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES, AND 4 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER, ALL BARS PREP AREAS IN SINK BASINS, ON LIQUOR WELLS AND EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE SPACE IN HALL WHERE HANDSINK IS LOCATED AND ON SURFACES OF SPEED RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRI0RITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY AND OUTDOOR BAR LOCATED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE BAR AND HALL BAR HANDSINKS IN NEED OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED DRINKS AND OR GLASSWARE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES (COOLING UNITS, CABINETS, SHELVING) IN MAIN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3RD HANDSINK INOPERABLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREY FLOORS IN CONTAINER BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH WATER AND ORGANIC DEBRIS POOLING IN SAID SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641398
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628236
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627645
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604795
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND SANITIZE THE ICE BINS AT THE OUTDOOR PATIO BAR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE MAIN BAR AND OUTSIDE PATIO BAR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN THE SINGLE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574460
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573963
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER STORED AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PORK AT 47.5F, HAMBURGERS AT 46.0F, CHICKEN AT 46.1F, AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PORK AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITESM AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ADA COMPLIANT ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL DUMPSTERS IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LIDS SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS SO THAT LIDS CAN SHUT AND CLOSE TIGHTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573839
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290654
Location recorded for this inspection · RECESS · 838 W KINZIE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST INSTALL COVING TO LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60642
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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