Blackbird, 619 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Blackbird
Address: 619 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Jul 11, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • 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
Jul 20, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sep 6, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 11, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 20, 2010

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 fix a leaky pipe under handsink at 2nd floor bar; fix condensation line in liquor cooler & above the sprayer sink of a dishmachine.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: fan guards of most coolers, interior bottom of liquor cooler at first floor bar due to dust or spills.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Walls around cooking area at 2nd floor kitchen, filters at hood of cooking equipment, around duct system by stairs, above prep table in basement need cleaning due to food stains/dust.
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 shields at basement prep area.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.Must provide/replace self-closing device at employee bathroom door in basement.

Sep 6, 2011

THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE AND SECOND FLOOR MEN,S WASHROOM FANS ARE BROKEN, REPAIR THE FANS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE DISHMACHINE GAUGE IS DIFFICULT TO READ, REPAIR THE GAUGE SO IT IS EASY TO READ.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BAR HAS WET DIRTY AREAS AROUND THE COPPER PLUMBING PIPES AND THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. THE 1ST FLOOR
THE CLEAN KITCHEN TOWELS ARE STORED UNPROTECTED IN A DIRTY STORAGE ROOM. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing. A copy of the related I.D.P.H. technical bulletin was left on premises. OPEN BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY STORAGE ROOM. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.

Jul 11, 2012

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY COOLER RACKS AT WINE COOLER IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE LINEN RACK STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT 2DOOR COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.

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