Old Town Social, 455 W North Ave Bldg, Chicago, IL 60610 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Old Town Social
Address: 455 W North Ave Bldg, Chicago, IL 60610
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Nov 20, 2012
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100

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • 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
  • 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
Aug 30, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • 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
  • 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
Sep 7, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Nov 20, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 30, 2010

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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA, 10 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR SANDWICH PREP AREA AND 15-20 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA,STORAGE CLOSETS, MOP SINK ROOM AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 225 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS AND 25 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE IS STORED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WAIT STATION AREAS,SHELVING, INTERIOR OF SINKS AND BAR TOPS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND ANY SUBSTANCE THAT MAY ATTRACT INSECTS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS, UNDER 3 COMP SINKS, IN WAIT STATION AREAS, UNDER COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS AND DRINK SPILLS. ALSO REPAIR COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER BAR AREAS, WAIT STATIONS AND BASEMENT SERVICE BARS. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH.
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 TO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA HAS BEEN TURNED OFF DUE TO HEAVY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED. (REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK)
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 ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE SUGAR,FLOUR,MSG,ETC)
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.

Sep 7, 2010

UPON COMPLAINT REINPSECTION THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED, CORRECTED.
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Nov 20, 2012

MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE.
DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLR DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BY 6'
LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

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