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Restaurant: Columbus Restaurant & Bar
Address: 651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: May 23, 2012

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A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No one on premises with a city certificate, during inspection, while handling/cooking/serving P.H.F. Must have a City of Chgo Food Certified Manager to oversee food processing from delivery to service. Mr. Apostolopoulos was not on premises at this time.
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. Observed a heavy waste water leak under the right comp (of the 3-comp sink) in kitchen, where a pan catches the water. Must fix & maintain.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All cutting boards with deep,dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced- to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Dusty fan guards,compressors of most coolers must be kept clean.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Missing light cover/shield inside the hood of cooking equipment must be provided.

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OBSERVED ASHTRAY CONTAINING ASHES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ASHTRAY FROM ALL AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020C.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND LEAKY FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS BEHIND THE BAR.
NO SOAP AT BAR HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MOLD AND SLIME BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE RECEPTABLE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE,REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FROM GROUND AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
STAFF HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN MENS OR WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (REHEATING GYRO MEAT)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY LOCATED INSIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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Live music:

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Scenic view:

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Gluten-free friendly:

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