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Restaurant: Bernie's
Address: 3664 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 19, 2012

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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.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (IN BAR AREA #2)WITH A BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES ,WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TAGGED ICE MACHINE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION',DO NOT USE UNIT. MANAGER TURNED IT OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240)WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE FROM OTHER UNITS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062893-12
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 SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:BEHIND BARS(MAIN-1ST -AND 2ND FLOOR),ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. APPROX 50 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.FEW GNATS WAS OBSERVED IN BOTH WASHROOMS 1ST FLOOR.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,REAR KITCHEN DOOR HAS GAPS OF 1' TO 1 AND 1/2'(BOTTOM),THRESHOLD IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING,TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62893-12
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS FOR BEHIND BAR #4(2ND FLOOR).
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 ALL ICE BINS PRIOR TO STORE ICE IN IT, BEHIND BARS.
Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment.PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE SCOOPS,TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLERS,STORAGE AND BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AT SAME AREA.(GRIME BUIL-UP).

violation was corrected on 7-8-10

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPIG ON ICE CUBES.ALSO THE LARGE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO KITCHEN MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074085-17
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMALL BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,AND ALSO WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACTED A PLUMBER.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074085-17
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL PLASTIC CUPS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED,6' OFF THE FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR,BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THE KITCHEN AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN,GREASE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF ALL 3 BAR AREA.(DEBRIS).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(EXCESS DEAD INSECT ON THEM).ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR IT.
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. WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT 2 PLACES.PROVIDE STOPPERS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.REROUTE DRAIN HOSE FROM THE POP GUN DISPENSER FROM INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.ABATED.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ABATED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL PLASTIC CUPS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED,6' OFF THE FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR,BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THE KITCHEN AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN,GREASE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF ALL 3 BAR AREA.(DEBRIS).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.
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.WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT 2 PLACES.PROVIDE STOPPERS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.REROUTE DRAIN HOSE FROM THE POP GUN DISPENSER FROM INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS BUT NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BLOW AIR INTO THE GLOVES TO ATTEMPT TO PUT THEM ON. MANAGER NOTIFIED OF IMPROPER PRACTICES AND OF NEED TO PROPERLY TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE ICE BINS. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED BLACK MATERIAL IN THE ICE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. THIS MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. ALSO, OBSERVED A CAN OF ENERGY DRINK AND A PERSONAL WATER CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT BOTH 1ST FLOOR BARS. THE DRINKS WERE STORED IN A BIN OF ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE DRINK FROM THE ICE AND DISCARDED THE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF SAUCE COOLER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FOR THE COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE USED FOR DRINKS AT THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USING FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS OR PROVIDE AN ICE BIN WITH A COLD PLATE THAT IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE.
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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