Leopold, 1450 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Leopold
Address: 1450 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 6, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
Dec 7, 2010 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
Dec 22, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 23, 2011 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 15, 2012 0
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 6, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Dec 7, 2010

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.THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND NO SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION AT SERVICE FOOD PREP LINE-SAID AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND ALL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.
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.COFFEE DISPENSING EQUIPMENTS MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTALL MISSING 4' COVING IN REAR DINING AREA.

Dec 22, 2010

ABATED.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ABATED.
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.
ABATED.
ABATED.
ABATED.

Sep 23, 2011

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF COOKING FRYER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BASEMENT AREA
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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 BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS IN BASEMENT AREA

Jun 15, 2012

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH.APPROXIMATELY 4-5#'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $100.00 PER MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 'THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS'.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES APPROXIMATELY 15 ON THE PREMISES.FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS KITCHEN,BASEMENT DRY SHELVING AREAS,DIRTY LINEN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE COVER FOR DIRTY OPEN LINEN BAGS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE BASEMENT AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER KITCHEN TABLE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED(BAR AREA),CUTTING BOARDS(KITCHEN AREA),FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BASINS AND AROUND FAUCET OF 3 COMP SINK(BAR AREA)REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALONG CEILINGS WERE NOTED MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND SEAL OPENING ON WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM(BASEMENT).
CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6' OFF WALL/FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Jul 6, 2012

Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #30 now corrected.
Violation #33 now corrected.
SEAL OPENING ON WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM(BASEMENT).
CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6' OFF WALL/FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANIN
Violation #42 now corrected.

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