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Restaurant: Brick House Bar and Grill
Address: 3152-3154 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Dec 11, 2012

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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.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT FOOD PREP
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FRONT TILES DINNING ROOM MISSING MUST REPLACE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN BEHIND VIEDO MACHINES REAR, AND IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT NOT WORKING FRONT PREP, AND 1 LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.
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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE 2 BASEMENTS AND THE STORAGE ROOM BETWEEN THE BASEMENTS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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.OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE IN THE 2ND. COMPARTMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINTERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR SOUTH WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUPMENT AT PREP AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.
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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, (SERVING; BEANS, RICE, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521265, DATED 3-10-2011. VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT. #35, MUST REPAIR SOUTH WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINNG PANELS THRU-OUT. #38, MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. #41, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #43, CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR SAME SINK.
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS UNDER VIOLATION #29 NOW CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.
FAUCET AND PIPES REPAIRED, AND DRAIN STOPPERS PROVIDED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
FOOD HANDLER WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
ICE SCOOPS PROPERLY STORED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.

OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR EXPOSED SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA OR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM BOTTOM AREA OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE AND MOP SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT THRU-OUT PREMISES AND WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA; ALSO DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK REPLACED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
PREP FOODS LABELED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE AND MOP SINK.
FLOORS CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT THRU-OUT PREMISES AND WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA; ALSO DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
FAUCET REPAIRED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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