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Restaurant: The Frontier
Address: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jun 12, 2012

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100

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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR FIRST PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS
MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASEMENT PREP 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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BY EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BY EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT AREA
MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY
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. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT 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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEM
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE

OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF PORTION SIZED OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL COUNT 60 OYSTERS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$80.00 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE (3) ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.ALL ( 3) ICE MACHINES NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS,(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR VERIFICATION)SEVERAL PANS OF COOKED PORK ,COOKED CABBAGE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN (85.4F-112.9F) .MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $3200 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CLUTTERED NORTH WALL AROUND THE WATER MAIN PIPING IN BASEMENT, REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS ALSO AT BAR AREAS 1ST,2ND FLOOR .ALSO REAR SIDE DOOR TO PREMISES,DOOR TO OUTSIDE PATIO,TO THE SMOKER ROOM NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF 1/2' MODE OF ENTRY ALSO WINDOW FRAME ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS OPENING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS WINDOW FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING TRASH DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6' OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HAND TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA,OUTSIDE ENCLOSED PATIO BAR ALSO MISSING HANDTOWELS AT 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL ABOVE A 3 COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR,WALLS/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,DRY STORAGE ROOM ALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE FAR RIGHT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT.
GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN NEEDS REPLACEMENT. SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK. ICE BIN COVERS ARE NEEDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT ALL BARS ETC.
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
WATER LEAK AT MAIN WATER PIPING LOCATED AT REAR NORTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT NOT WORKING ALSO ELECTRIC DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST EXTEND EVENLY TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED AND MAINTAINED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING 1ST,2ND FLOOR.
REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE DISHMACHINE AREA NOT WORKING AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
EXPOSED BRICK WALL ABOVE A 3 COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR,WALLS/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,DRY STORAGE ROOM ALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING 1ST,2ND FLOOR.
VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT NOT WORKING ,3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST EXTEND EVENLY TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6' OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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