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Restaurant: The Continental Lounge
Address: 2801 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Tavern
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 22, 2012

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100

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The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BARS NEED CLEANING,MISSING FLOOR COVING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE CONTAINERS BEHIND BARS.
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.WASTE LINE TO BAR GUN BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR NOT CONNECTED.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR NOT INSTALLED.
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 5 DOORS TO PREMISES 1ST,2ND FLOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BARS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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. OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND HEATER STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER. RODENT HARBORAGE.
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. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION MOLD AND RUST SPOTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AND APPOX 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS AND SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND 1ST FL BAR, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BOTH STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

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.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ABATED.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.ABATED.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.ABATED.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ABATED.

REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA .APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. AND THE FRONT MAIN DOOR NEEDS REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, IS NOT RODENT PROOF THERE IS A 1/4' GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER A PEN IS ABLE TO FIT THROUGH SAID DOOR,2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM UNTIL NO DAYLIGHT SEEN.ALSO THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE FOUND NO IDPH COPY LICENSE INSIDE THE LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
THE FLOORS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
THE INSIDE OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS,WALLS SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST,2ND FLOORS,REMOVE ALL COBWEBS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,CEILINGS WERE NOTED.ALSO CEILING FANS ARE DUSTY CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

Violation #38 now corrected,abated.
Violation #18 now corrected,abated.
Violation #33 now corrected,abated.
Inspector Comments: THE FLOORS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS,WALLS SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST,2ND FLOORS,REMOVE ALL COBWEBS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,CEILINGS WERE NOTED.ALSO CEILING FANS ARE DUSTY CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

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