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3231 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE · 3231 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Location recorded for this inspection · ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE · 3231 N CLARK ST
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP SHELF FALLING OFF WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Location recorded for this inspection · ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE · 3231 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE · 3231 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE · 3231 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE · 3231 N CLARK ST
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, AND OBSERVED NO LID OR METHOD OF COVERING OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES AND TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LID OR COVER FOR ICE BIN TO PREVENT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 - WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATED THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE/COFFEE MAKER ON THE RIGHT MOST SIDE IN THE BAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 - OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN UTILITY SINK AREA TO BE LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON FROM BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT (ONE NON-WORKING DRYER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 - OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, WALL BEHIND DRYER, WALL AROUND DRYER VENT, AND OPEN PIPE IN BASEMENT TO NOT BE SEALED AND FULLY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL JUNCTURES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD IN MAIN PREPARATION AREA TO NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
Location recorded for this inspection · ISTMO OAXACAN CUISINE · 3231 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, AND OBSERVED NO LID OR METHOD OF COVERING OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES AND TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LID OR COVER FOR ICE BIN TO PREVENT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC/STONE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PLATES, MUGS, AND SMALL BOWLS TO BE USED FOR CONTACT WITH FOOD WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION STATING THE UTENSIL IS LEAD-FREE OR CONTAINS ALLOWABLE LEVELS OF LEAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM USE UNTIL APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. ALL CERAMIC/STONE UTENSILS WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN UTILITY SINK AREA TO BE LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON FROM BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATED THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE/COFFEE MAKER ON THE RIGHT MOST SIDE IN THE BAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, WALL BEHIND DRYER, WALL AROUND DRYER VENT, AND OPEN PIPE IN BASEMENT TO NOT BE SEALED AND FULLY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL JUNCTURES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT (ONE NON-WORKING DRYER) AND UNDER THE PORCH LEADING TO THE REAR TRASH AREA/PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD IN MAIN PREPARATION AREA TO NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
Local context · Chicago
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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