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Restaurant: The Black Duck
Address: 1800 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Dec 28, 2012

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Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES INSIDE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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 THE FOLLOWING PEST ACTIVITY. 23 FRUIT FLIES AT DISH MACHINE AREA. 20 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BAR. 10 LIVE ROACHES IN EMPLOYEE BASEMENT CHANGING AREA. ONE LIVE ROACH ON COOKS LINE. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES AND FLIES AND ELIMINATED/MINIMIZE ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. EXPIRED CERTIFICATE OF JESUS GIRON #HWC78943 EXPIRED ON 2-18-09. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT TO CLASS.
All dish washing 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. KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE NOT ABLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO FILL EACH TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO USE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #154906 ON 1-29-09 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST DE-FROST BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.#33- CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.#35- REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR OF LIQUOR ROOM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS 6' OR ABOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH HOLES, PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR DEEP FRYER AND LID OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INTERIOR OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH CHIPPING AND PEELING PLASTER, MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGER CALLED A TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE COOLER. THE AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE COOLER WAS AT 40.1F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5F, SCALLOPS AT 44.7F, CHEESES AT 48.3F, STEAKS AT 44.5F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 48.9F, SALAD DRESSING AT 44.7 AND CALAMARI AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $104. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 2 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AND IN THE WALL OPENING OF THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #154528 ON 9/27/10 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH HOLES, PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN, INCLUDING SHELVES, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, ETC.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1300957 ON 12/17/12 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AROUND THE SHELVES OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. A TECHNICIAN FROM SMITHEREEN PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PERFORM A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION AND REMOVE ANY INSECTS FROM THE AREA WITH A VACUUM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN, INCLUDING SHELVES, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, ETC.
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.
SEE VIOLATION #14.

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