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Restaurant: The Cell Block
Address: 3702-3708 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
Type: Tavern
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: Nov 1, 2010

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100

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Overall Rating:		1.0
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Food:		1.0
Service:		1.0
Price:		2.0
Ambience:		1.0
Cleanliness:		1.0

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All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL.TAGGED UNIT 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE ICE.MUST PROVIDE ICE BAGS, PROVIDED FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,MUST KEEP RECEIPTS OF PURCHASED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70701
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. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SECOND BAR AREA.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE WAS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT,ALSO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70701-17
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.OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE CLUGGED,WERE ICE BIN DISCARDS WATER.TAGGED ICE BIN(WEST SIDE OF BAR AREA).ONCE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED, MUST FAX A LETTER(PH #312-746-4240). MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER OR UNTHREAD FAUCET. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN SECOND ROOM (WEST).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE AND REPAIR RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE BEER REACH COOLER.(SECOND BAR AREA). REPLACE TOILET BOWL IN MOP ROOM.TOILET NOT MAINTAINED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF BAR AREA,SEAL FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN SECOND ROOM (WEST).

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Michael

Added on Apr 16, 2024 2:44 AM

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Should be inspected again.

Would you recommend The Cell Block to others? No

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

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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