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THE CELL BLOCK

3702-3708 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60613

TAVERN

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE CELL BLOCK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
428556

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CELL BLOCK · 3702-3708 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN SECOND ROOM (WEST).

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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
419745

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CELL BLOCK · 3702-3708 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE.MUST PROVIDE ICE BAGS, PROVIDED FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,MUST KEEP RECEIPTS OF PURCHASED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70701

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SECOND BAR AREA.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE WAS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT,ALSO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70701-17

  • 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. REMOVE AND REPAIR RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE BEER REACH COOLER.(SECOND BAR AREA). REPLACE TOILET BOWL IN MOP ROOM.TOILET NOT MAINTAINED.

  • 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. REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF BAR AREA,SEAL FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE CLUGGED,WERE ICE BIN DISCARDS WATER.TAGGED ICE BIN(WEST SIDE OF BAR AREA).ONCE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED, MUST FAX A LETTER(PH #312-746-4240). MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER OR UNTHREAD FAUCET. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN SECOND ROOM (WEST).

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How results compare in ZIP 60613

305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 42266.

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