Chicago · Official inspection records

BAR CASA BLANCA

1158 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BAR CASA BLANCA on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088988

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960271

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953755

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951176

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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 FROM REPORT #1578379 DATED 10/01/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950322

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578379

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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 HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575660

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490211

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383251

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary clutter and unsed articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles causing rodent nuisance and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383219

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Also, evidence of rodent activity on premises. Front entry door has 1/4 inch gap on left door in middle. Observed rat droppings in basement-approximately 15 in box and under storage shelf in basement. Instructed to repair and rodent proof entry door to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all rodent activity.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior of ice machine 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 in basement and behind equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hot water pressure low in women's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary clutter and unsed articles in basement, second floor storage room and rear kitchen area. Instructed to remove all unused articles causing rodent nuisance and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361462

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
608293

Location recorded for this inspection · BAR CASA BLANCA · 1158 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR KITCHEN AREA

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How results compare in ZIP 60642

206 of 278 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 9246.

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