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Tavern · Chicago, IL

The Odyssey 11 Lounge

211 E Garfield Blvd

Last inspected Apr 3, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 3, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AND FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHICH WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING THE FIRST INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS THERE AND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FLOOR AND IN WASHROOMS WHERE WALL BASE AND FLOOR NOT SEALED.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 27, 2024

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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 problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES.

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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

In plain English

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 issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NO BACKFLOW DEVICE LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SINK; INSRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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 problems
notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE BAR AND BEHIND THE DJ BOOTH; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-005 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE BACK DOOR AND BY THE DJ BOOTH IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source

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