Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 18, 2024
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Liquor · Chicago, IL
Maria's Tap
5357 W Belmont Ave
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2 inspectionsComplaint
Oct 3, 2024
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11 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NOTED EVIDENCE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD ONSITE - NO PREPPING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO NOTED UNAUTHORIZED FOOD PREP AREA AND NO RETAIL FOOD 1006 LICENSE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT IN CUSTOMER RECREATION AREA OF BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A HANDSINK IN AREA THAT WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY USED FOR PREP AND IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ROACH INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON GLUE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. AND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON COUNTER AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT IN CUSTOMER RECREATION AREA OF BAR, NO BARRIERS WERE NOTED A THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A BARRIER IN AREA THAT WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY USED FOR PREP AND IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A PREP AREA. During preparation, unPACKAGED FOOD shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. PPRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. THE FACILITY DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE RETAIL FOOD ONSITE SEE COMMENTS.
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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 62Cleaning and sanitizing
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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COUNTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH USED ASHTRAYS ON THEM. ASHTRAYS HAD LIT CIGARETTES IN THEM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CIGARETTES AND ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES AND INFORMED MANAGER OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source