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Restaurant: Handlebar Chicago
Address: 2311 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: May 2, 2012

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50

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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 APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS/DISHMACHINE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE STANDING WATER BENEATH 3 COMP SINK SAME AREA,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS SAME AREA,RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR ACROSS BOTTOM,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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 REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB OVER DISHMACHINE NOT SHIELDED,CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE STAINS,DEBRIS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6' OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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.CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,PROVIDE MISSING BAR GUN LINE SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING THRU-OUGHT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES SAME AREA.

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The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NOT BEING MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMP, COOLER READING 49.1'F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMP 40'F, AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL READING 40'F AND BELOW CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, SUCH AS VEGAN FRENCH TOAST MIX, CABBAGE SLAW, GUACAMOLE, QUESO FRESCO, SOUR CREAM RANCH DRESSING, REMOULADE, ALL ITEMS READING BETWEEN 48-51'F, PRODUCTS DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $80.00, AND 15 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES DETAILED CLEANING ESPECIALLY, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP
MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI ON WALL OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
MUST REPLACE/RESEAL CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST ALSO REPLACE POP TUBING BEHIND BAR AREA AT FLOOR THATS NOT CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, THATS STAINED AND PITTED, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

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Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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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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