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MC GOWAN'S TAP

8354 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60652

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MC GOWAN'S TAP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2355630

Location recorded for this inspection · MC GOWAN'S TAP · 8354 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTRY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR PROPER RETRIEVING/DISPOSAL OF WATER PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND GRAFFITI CARVED ON THE TOILET ROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2355482

Location recorded for this inspection · MC GOWAN'S TAP · 8354 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTRY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR PROPER RETRIEVING/DISPOSAL OF WATER PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND GRAFFITI CARVED ON THE TOILET ROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2352884

Location recorded for this inspection · MC GOWAN'S TAP · 8354 S PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2312610

Location recorded for this inspection · MC GOWAN'S TAP · 8354 S PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
177163

Location recorded for this inspection · MC GOWAN'S TAP · 8354 S PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
96276

Location recorded for this inspection · MC GOWAN'S TAP · 8354 S PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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97 of 136 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 50392.

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