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BLACK CAT LOUNGE

1640 W 115TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Restaurant (Liquor)

8 inspections

  1. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLE UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL, FLOUR NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, TRAYS, NOT INVERTED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. Complaint

    15 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL, FLOUR NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE ICE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, TRAYS, NOT INVERTED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED RUST AND RESIDUE INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPATMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND RESIDUE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STILL CLEANING FLOOR IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL BEHIND BAR WITH A HOLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  6. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN HEATER ROOM, BEHIND COOLERS IN BAR AREA, AND STAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1767831 DATE 4/22/2015. VIOLATION# 33 INSTRUCTED TODETAIL CLEAN ABD MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. #34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVYEQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. #35INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO RE-SEAL ALL NEWLY PATCHED WALLS IN LOUNGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SIDE HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND GUN HOLDERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE BAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PER THE CITY CODE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
  8. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISHES INSIDE OF IT AND WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, KEEP ON THE PREMISES AND AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND GUN HOLDERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE BAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PER THE CITY CODE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.