THE LOCAL OPTION TAVERN

1102 W WEBSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

10 inspections

1. CanvassAug 24, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • WOOD LEGS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MISSING FRONT DOOR OF ICE MACHINE UNDER BAR COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
2. CanvassDec 13, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW UP WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3. CanvassAug 31, 2018

   10 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW UP WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK BY 3-COMPARTMENT/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALLED A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • 3-501.17(C)(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY -TO-EAT-TCD FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-305.11(A)(B)(C) OBSERVED LIQUOR BOXES IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-202.16 MUST REMOVE TINT FOIL FROM UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR TO CHEST MEAT FREEZER. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassMay 22, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. ADJUST BOTTOM THRESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S BEHIND THE BAR, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS; GREASE PRESENT, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassJun 20, 2016

   2 infractions

   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND ON MOPSINK.
6. CanvassSep 24, 2015

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM RUSTED . MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST AND PAINT.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • DOOR OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SO DOOR WILL CLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassSep 4, 2014

   1 infraction

   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
8. CanvassAug 28, 2013

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT FRONT BAR.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • MUT REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
9. CanvassNov 14, 2012

   3 infractions

   • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
     • FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 48.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. THE MANAGER TURNED DOWN THE TEMPERATURE TO THE THERMOMSTAT AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 35.6F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.3F, CRABCAKES AT 45.8F, CHEESE AT 47.4F, YOGURT AT 47.4F, SALAMI AT 47.4F, BUTTER AT 47.8F, MORTEDELLA AT 47.1F, FLANK STEAK AT 46.7F, CHICKEN AT 47.3F, AND SAUSAGE AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
10. CanvassJan 7, 2011

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • 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. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE ELECTRICAL TAPE AS REPAIR FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN WALL BEHIND COOKS GRILL. MUST SEAL. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER CEILING SEWER PIPING. WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES, MUST SEAL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS IN KITCHEN (1ST FLOOR) AND ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. MUST INSTALL SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH PROPER DRAINAGE LINES.