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MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES

600 E GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561002

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305054

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE SERVER COFFEE PREP STATIONS AND A DUMP/PREP SINK IN ALL THE BARS. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE CENTER HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES. -

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201206

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064400

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND 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: FOUND ALL SHELVING RACKS MADE OF RAW WOOD AT THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED AT THE LOWER GALLEY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, PAINT OR SEAL WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND RUSTED CEILING EDGES AND WALL PANELS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE LARGE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST DECK.ALSO FOUND THE EDGE OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE RIGHT HAND SIDE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE LOWER GALLEY WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.FOUND PEELING PAINT AROUND THE ESCAPE HATCH LOCATED ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKING PIPE NEXT TO THE GLASSWARE MACHINE AT THE HORIZON BAR LOCATED ON THE 1ST DECK CAUSING WATER PUDDLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960348

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND 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: REPLACE GASKETS ON THE STEAMER IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953799

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING ON 3RD FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS, 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL CABINETS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CABIENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448064

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH MACHINE FOR GLASSWARE AT 1ST LEVEL BAR WITH O PPM SANITIZING CHEMICAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MACHINE NOT IN USE, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING BY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELF OF FOOD SPLASHES. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL/CEILING IN DISH ROOM AREA BY DISH MACHINE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439384

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459944

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322594

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND 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: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(MUST BRE SWEPT/MOPPED)

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138410

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER MIXED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED SECTION OF CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE FOR WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIPE DRAINING INTO SEWERS LINES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569487

Location recorded for this inspection · MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES · 600 E GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 63670.

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