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THE NEST BAR & EATERY

6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE NEST BAR & EATERY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639218

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEST BAR & EATERY · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN 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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751997

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS AT SAID AREAS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547192

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS AT SAID AREAS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546911

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND WALL BASES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVE FOOD NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE WALL FAN IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS. ALSO OBSERVE OPENING BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE BOARD. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS AT SAID AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506241

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment in bar front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471313

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: Bsmt storage shelving hat had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged ceiling(hole) in men's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in walk in cooler, shall be provided, missing light shields in bsmt dry storage area shall be provided.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329230

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door tracks in bar area need cleaning(detailed).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bar area, and by atm machine not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles in employee bathroom, dining areas shall be replaced/repaired.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms need cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234287

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN HOLDER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREAE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGES RACKS, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA, INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM (BAR AREA).------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (BAR AREA).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR BAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557415

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior ice machine, cooking equipment and interior coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove any stock stored on floor.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to install shatter proof bulb or provide sheild over bulb.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in basement and unused bar. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean and elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70412

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND INN · 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED;GUN HOLDER AND CONTAINER IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN

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