Uncommon Ground, 3800-3804 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Uncommon Ground
Address: 3800-3804 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Oct 25, 2011
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 8, 2011 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 8, 2011 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES [multiple violations]
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED [multiple violations]
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
Oct 25, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 8, 2011

ALL PREPARED LIQUOR 'FUSIONS' MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOLLOWING FREEZER UNITS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. ALL BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. COOKS LINE SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. RAW WOODEN BENCHES IN NEW DINING ROOM AND RAW WOOD AT BARISTA BAR MUST BE SEALED. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING: BAR THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. EXTERIOR WOODEN CABINETS AT ENTRANCE TO 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. DIRTY WINDOW SILE IN DISH ROOM AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ENTRANCE, MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT DINING AREA AND BEHIND BAR WITH UNEVEN, CRACKED TILES. MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR VENTS IN MIDDLE DINING ROOM AND WASHROOM OFF THAT DINING ROOM DIRT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED ALSO BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT PREP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AT SALAD COOLER. WALL AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTER, MUST REPAIR. WALL AT DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON WALLS AS CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL CORDS.
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. NO HOT WATER IN NEWLY BUILD WASHROOM IN NEW DINING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. HOT WATER FOUND THROUGHOUT OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR WALKWAY AND GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Sep 8, 2011

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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.
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.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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