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Restaurant: The Rail Bar & Grill
Address: 4707-4709 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Aug 9, 2012

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100

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All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE,PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON ICE MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE DEP. OF HEALTH FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY FOR INSPECTION
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOODS NOT LABELED,NEED NAMES & DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREPAREA/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE THROUGHT BUSINESS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER & STOCK ,EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR/NEED DRAIN COVER IN FLOOR AT BOTTOM OF STAIR WAY IN REAR STAIRES
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.//MUSTHAVE 50 FEET(MORE LIGHT)CANDLE LIGHT IN MEN RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR UNABLIE TO PROPERLY CLEAN RESTROOM
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.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY (DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//ABATED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER STOVES, GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND COOLERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL NOT MAINTAINED WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PART WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A
FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER AND 2 SIDE DOORS WITH OVER 1/4 OF AND INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER.

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