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Restaurant: Bar Toma
Address: 110 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Nov 13, 2012

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100

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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. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED AT ICE CREAM REACH-IN.
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. CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATED 11-3-09
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATED 11-3-09
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATED 11-3-09 WORK ORDER ON SITE FOR REPAIRS TO BEGIN ON 2-14-10.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOOD SCREENS AT DRAIN LINE TO DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON NORTH WALL BY MEN'S ROOM (1ST FLOOR); 8-ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DINING AREA ACROOS THE BAR; 5-ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE & FAN GUARDS OF LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING DUE TO DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPLACED; FLOORS UNDER SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK (LEFT SIDE) & ON THE RIGHT END SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE (BY THE PLASTIC CURTAINS)-MUST BE FIXED. 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.
POOR CAULKING AROUND SPLASH GUARDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPLACED; & ALSO AROUND THE FRONT HANDSINK (ALONGSIDE MEN'S ROOM AT 1ST FLOOR). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. NO EVIDENCE OF SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES DURING THIS VISIT.
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FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHMACHINE & AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
THE SEAM UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHMACHINE (LEFT BOTTOM PART) HAVE GAPS WHERE FOOD/WATER PASSES THRU-MUST FIX/RE-SEAL. SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE, TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE FREE OF SPLATTERS/FOOD DEBRIS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
CONDENSATION WATER DROPLETS INSIDE CABINET OF HANDSINK AT THE GELATO/COFFEE AREA MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.

BOTH LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINES AT BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING, TEST STRIP AT ZERO FOR CHLORIN LEVEL.MACHINE BEING USED DURING INPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR MACHINE SO PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS OBTAINED. MACHINES ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER WITH PREOPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

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