El-mont Tap, 4397 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El-mont Tap
Address: 4397 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Type: Liquor
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Aug 18, 2011
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
  • 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 8, 2010 0
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS [multiple violations]
  • NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 15, 2010 0
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
  • 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
Oct 13, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 18, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 8, 2010

MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP AND PROPER RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPT UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS AND REMOVE THE RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP OF THE BOTTLE COOLERS WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNDER THE COUNTER OF THE LIQUOR CABINET.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE BAR. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY BEHIND THE BAR.
WALLS AND CEILING NOT IN GOOD REPAIR BY THE LIQUOR STORE, STORAGE ROOM, GAP IN BETWEEN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAR AREA, MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AND REPAIR THE CEILING AND WALLS MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
MUST PROVIDE LID /COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT- UNUSED CASHIER MACHINE, BAGS OF CLOTHES, EMPTY BOXES, X'MAS DECORATIONS, SHELVINGS,CORDS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL.HAVE SHELVINGS TO STORE ARTICLES.
ALL COOLERS HAS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS.

Sep 15, 2010

All refrigeration/coolers must be operating at 40F or less.
Pest control log book provided by Terminix.
Must provide soap and disposable towels at bar handsink and soap at washroom handsink.
Outer openings not protected. Must install 16 mesh-to-the-inch screen at vent above door by bar.
Must clean in detail all the coolers and remove rust. Must clean and organize cabinets. Additionally, must clean all sinks, fixtures, ice bins and bar gun holders.
must clean in detail all the floors. Including bar, storage and basement areas. Remove all dirt, litter, debris etc. Floors at bar and rear storage area are in poor repair, gaps and openings. Must repair floors to be smooth and easily cleanable, non-absorbant.
Unfinished plywood wall in rear area. Wall in poor repair around mop sink. All walls must be smooth and easily cleaanable. Must seal all gaps, openings in walls.
Hose attached to bibb above bar exposed handsink. Threaded faucet at mop sink. A hose may not be attached to any faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. Must remove hose and treaded faucet or install backflow prevention devices.
Faucet handle missing at bar handsink. Must replace same.
Clutter, building debris and unnecessary items in basement and first floor. Must remove all unused items, clean areas and store all else for ease of cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.
Required 'No Smoking' signs not posted at entrance or inside establishment. Must post signs.
No ventilation in women's toilet room. Must have working ventilation.

Oct 13, 2010

Violation #02 now corrected.
Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #27 now corrected.
Violation #33 now corrected.
Violation #34 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #38 now corrected.
Violation #41 now corrected.
Violation #70 now corrected.

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