Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE HIDDEN COVE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2261769
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HIDDEN COVE · 5338 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SHELVINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE COLD HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED FOR ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NEWLY INSTALLED WALLS BEHIND THE TOILETS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM MUST BE FINISHED WITH PAINT AND FINISH MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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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
10
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2261509
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HIDDEN COVE · 5338 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SHELVINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE COLD HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED FOR ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND TO MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF TRASH CONTAINING LIQUOR BOTTLES AND BEER CANS ETC PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CO AND ALWAYS HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MAINTAINED AND LID CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST NUISANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NEWLY INSTALLED WALLS BEHIND THE TOILETS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM MUST BE FINISHED WITH PAINT AND FINISH MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1399324
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HIDDEN COVE · 5338 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to to provide covers to prevent possible contamination.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Unused equipment, coolers, sinks and counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Carpet in customer area and behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation fans in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fans. Hot water handle in women's toilet room broken. Indtructed to repair to provide hot water. Urinal in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to replace urinal. Exposed handsink leaking at bottom drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1399288
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HIDDEN COVE · 5338 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and servce. Observed interior of ice machine panel and parts with black slimy substance coming into contact with fresh ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize machine. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on machine. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to to provide covers to prevent possible contamination.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Unused equipment, coolers, sinks and counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Carpet in customer area and behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation fans in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fans. Hot water handle in women's toilet room broken. Indtructed to repair to provide hot water. Urinal in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to replace urinal. Exposed handsink leaking at bottom drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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