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Restaurant: Northdown Cafe & Taproom
Address: 3244 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Aug 6, 2012

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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.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION
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.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION
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.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION
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.//SEE REPORT #525279 ON VIOLATION

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.//OBSERVED REAR SIDE DOOR MEASURED AI 1/8' ON SIDE TO 1/4' AT BOTTOM SIDE/FRONT DOOR AT 1/4' AT BOTTOM,DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR REMOVE OR PAINT SHELVES IN COOLERS./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & FRONT COUNTER/
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//INSIDE ICE MACHINE TOP AREA,INTERIOR ON SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA /BAR AREA NEED TO RE GROUT./MUST REPAIR FLOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AREA & COFFEE SERVICE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL COVE ALONE THE WALL THROUGHT PREMISES WERE GAPS BETWEEN WALLS & FLOORS,FRONT & REAR OF BUSINESS.
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.//MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR,FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA WERE COFFEE IN MADE.
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 INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT SIDE PREP AREA./MUST INSTALL A BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY

OBSERVED REAR SIDE DOOR MEASURED AI 1/8' ON SIDE TO 1/4' AT BOTTOM SIDE/FRONT DOOR AT 1/4' AT BOTTOM,DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR REMOVE OR PAINT SHELVES IN COOLERS./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & FRONT COUNTER
INSIDE ICE MACHINE TOP AREA,INTERIOR ON SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA /BAR AREA NEED TO RE GROUT./MUST REPAIR FLOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AREA & COFFEE SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL COVE ALONE THE WALL THROUGHT PREMISES WERE GAPS BETWEEN WALLS & FLOORS,FRONT & REAR OF BUSINESS.
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR,FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA WERE COFFEE IN MADE
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT SIDE PREP AREA./MUST INSTALL A BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE
INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY

LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED.FOUND AT 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER TO 100PPM, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-4240 BY FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND MACHINE NOW DISPENSING SANITIZER TO 100PPM.
LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE AND PREP SLICER TABLE WITH SOME DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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