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HIGH RISK

MAPLE & ASH/ EIGHT BAR

6-8 W MAPLE ST, Chicago, IL 60610

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

59/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

May 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

15 total

temperature
533%
contamination
427%
facility
320%
pest
17%
other
17%
chemical
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorFacility

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED COMINGLING. TWO IDENTIFICATION TAGS INSIDE A CONTAINER OF OYSTERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY ONE IDENTIFICATION TAG IS REQUIRED PER SHELLFISH CONTAINER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF OYSTERS WORTH $250. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 14

MinorFacility

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE 4TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $179.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Code 14

MinorTemperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES AT THE BARS ON THE FIRST AND 4TH FLOORS IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 16

MinorTemperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR COOLING OF DRINK AND NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 16

MinorTemperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHILI BUTTER 50F, CHEESE 47.1F, PASTER 44.9F, RICE SAUCE WITH CHEESE 49.8F, LAMB 58F, FISH 59.1F, CHEESE 52.9F, CRAB 56.6F, SHRIMP 50.9F/47.8F, TUNA 46F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $600.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Code 22

MinorTemperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ASSORTED SERVICE COOLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.5F, 46F, 48F, 45F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 33

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Code 38

MinorOther

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT ALL THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, AND DINNING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Code 43

MinorTemperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 191F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 48

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorChemical

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Code 41

MinorFacility

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Code 53

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The last inspection on record is from May 2025 โ€” 333 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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