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Restaurant: Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier
Address: 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Jul 19, 2012

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER ON HOT LINE AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE 48.4 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPOG VIA FAX 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLE SLAW 52.4, COOKED ROAST BEEF 52.5, RAW STEAK 48.2, RAW STEAK 45.9 ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $300.00 45LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT INSIDE BAR, OUTSIDE BAR, COFFEE STATION, REAR PREP AREA. APPROX 35 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. FOUND DISHMACHINE WITH TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN POOR REPAIR. GAUGE STUCK ON 152.0 DEGREES. MACHINE TEMPERATURE AT 182.0O ECOLAB ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACEING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REM0VE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT . AREAS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. LEAK AT 2ND FLOOR HOT WATER HEATER, OUTSIDE BAR BEER TAP AND ICE MACHINE LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. LINEN AND LINEN BAGS MUST BE STORED IN AN ORDERLY FASHION.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZE CONTAINER. NOT STORED IN ICE.

CORRECTED NO EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME.
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INADEQUATE PEST CONTORL (7-38-020). NOTED AT LEAST 16-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING AROUND WAIT STAFF AREA BY THE BAR; 4-ON SODA SYRUP BOXES BY MOP SINK & 4-ON EXTERIOR DOOR OF BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT P.C.O., ELIMINATE PESTS & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
INADEQUATE PLUMBING (7-38-030). FOUND BOTTOM PIPE AT LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMP SINK (IN DISHROOM) LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN, TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA & AT REAR OF KITCHEN (BY SODA SYRUP ROOM) NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. ALL SUPPLIES/STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR (MEZZANINE LEVEL). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER & AT DISHROOM, MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. NO EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY DURING THIS VISIT.
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POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE FIXED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE SODA SYRUP RACK BY THE BEER COOLER AT BAR AREA; 16-ON WALLS/CEILING AT SMALL SODA SYRUP ROOM AT REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN; 13-ON SHELVES & CEILING AROUND A WAIT STAFF STATION BY ENTRY WAY TO MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BROKEN LID ON ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. SOME COOLER GASKETS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. AN OPEN SEAM ON THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT WATER SEEPAGE, THAT CAN CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
WALLS BELOW THE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD & BEHIND IT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BROKEN LID ON ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. SOME GASKETS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN OOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. AN OPEN SEAM ON THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SELAED, TO PREVENT WATER SEEPAGE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. THE PEST ACTIVITY HAS BEEN GREATLY MINIMIZED AT THIS VISIT.
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POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.8F, COOLER IS USED FOR MEAT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 56.4F-51.4F. 20LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 20LBS OF RAW FISH, 5LBS OF HEAVY CREAM, ASLO FOUND 20LBS OF CHILI BEANS STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.4F, CONTAINER PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, AND ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE COOLED DOWN WITHIN 6 HOURS OR LESS. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.
SODA DISPENSER GUNS IN ALL BAR SERVICE LINES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CREAT A WALL OR A BARRIER AT THE STAIR CASE ADJACEN TO PIZZA PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO PERP TABLE NEXT TO STAIRS.
INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN AN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

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