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VAUGHANS PUB

5485 N NORTHWEST HWY · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for VAUGHANS PUB on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639607

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST DOWNSTAIRS WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER CHESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482934

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE SINK NOT CONNECTED,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR IN PREP / DISH ROOM AREA.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY SLOWLY DRAINING,AND WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM PIPES OF THE GREASE TRAP.PLUMBER CALLED AT 12pm.ARRIVED AT 12:30pm ABLE TO REPAIR SINK BY 1:30pm CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SILVER REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WATER LINE PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDERS AT MAIN BAR AT EAST SIDE AND AT BAR AT SECOND FLOOR.MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OBSERVED THE COOK USING A BROKEN/CHIPPED CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD(PEAS),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER .MEAT SLICER WITH GREASE,DUST AND ALSO ELECTRICAL CORDS,PHONE CHARGER AND PHONE STORE ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PARTIAL CARPET AT BAR,DINING AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN,ALSO HEAVILY STAINS WITH GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CARPET AT STAIRCASE FROM FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR MUST BE SHAMPOOED GRIME ON IT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424570

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR (RIPPED, LOOSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER AT DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND PREP AREA SHLEVES LOWER SIDE (DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424298

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424286

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1360348 DATED ON 08/19/13-#33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SOME BUILD UP BEHIND BARS, #34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FLOORS BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR) AND #35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360348

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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 METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER .

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR/BSMT).---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SOME BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR).--------NOTED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AT STORAGE/DISH RACKS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FLOORS BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR) AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670830

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving racks need cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604252

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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 had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving in bsmt, 2nd floor cabinet shelving, storage shelving 1st floor need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt., storage areas, 2nd floor storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Peeling paint/plaster in men's bathroom shall be repair, walls, ceiling in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250806

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST READJUST BOTH SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE 2 WASHROOMS DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250586

Location recorded for this inspection · VAUGHANS PUB · 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 156494 DATED 6/1/09. #32- OBSERVED ICE BINS NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BUILT IN COLD PLATE UNDER THE ICE BIN AND PROVIDE LID /COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42 090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVES WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FILTER BY THE HOOD VERY GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE IST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. VENT.FAN COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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