D Coal Pot
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at D Coal Pot, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Compared to other Hyde Park restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at the wall base and ceiling opening inside the restroom.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove unecessary equipment from the basement area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily grooved scoreded and worn replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove milk crates as shelving and provide commercial food service grade table for storage food products.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor behind below cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean floor below equipment at the basement to remove spills and visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clothing personal bags shoes from equipment storage shelving and provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.110-C
64
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment being stored outside. Remove all equipment and any unnessary items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker expired in July. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hood. Hood filters are clean on the outside.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster was filled with trash and equipment is being stored outside. Please contact the trash company to scheduled them to come out ASAP. Please remove all unnessary equipment outside and organize the trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster was filled with trash and equipment is being stored outside. Please contact the trash company to scheduled them to come out ASAP. Please remove all unnessary equipment outside and organize the trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a few missing floor tiles. Allan stated that the floor is being repaired the 1st week of April. 3/28/25- Allan sent a text message this am to the person responsible for repairing the floor tiles. A few weeks back a car crashed into the back of the restaurant. Contractor is due to come out Monday March 31st to repair wall and missing floor tiles. I asked Allan to have the contractor email us confirmation on the date.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris in the trash area. Organize and clean the trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Drinks (Mauby Sorrel ) being stored in refrigeration unit without proper labels. Provide labels.
590.003/3-602.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a few missing floor tiles. Alan stated that the floor is being repaired the 1st week of April.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a licensed trash removal company and provide proper waste receptacles for outside storage. All commerical trash must be removed by a licensed company. On 9/10/25 ISD enviromental sent an email to the establishment. Please update your 2024 site cleanliness certificate. At time of the inspection observed a non working refrigerator stored in the basement in the middle of the floor. PIC stated someone would be by to remove unit. Remove or repair refrigeration unit. 9/24/24- Owner was able to provide a quote from the trash company. At the time of re inspection the owner reached out to Republic and they stated that someone would be intouch within 48 hours to come out to the establishment. Recommended purchasing 1 or 2 receptacles. Observed refrigeration unit outside in the trash area PIC stated someone was coming to remove it. Remove broken refrigeration unit. Owner was able to provide me with the site cleanliness receipt 9/23/24. Please ensure all trash and any unnessary items are removed for the next inspection. 9/27/24- PIC called Republic at the time of the re inspection. The dumpster was scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday 9/25 and company canceled. They rescheduled for today 9/27/24 and canceled. Representative stated the dumpster is scheduled for 10/1/24 and she stated that a confimation email would be sent over to myself and owner today.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a licensed trash removal company and provide proper waste receptacles for outside storage. All commerical trash must be removed by a licensed company. On 9/10/25 ISD enviromental sent an email to the establishment. Please update your 2024 site cleanliness certificate. At time of the inspection observed a non working refrigerator stored in the basement in the middle of the floor. PIC stated someone would be by to remove unit. Remove or repair refrigeration unit. 9/24/24- Owner was able to provide a quote from the trash company. At the time of re inspection the owner reached out to Republic and they stated that someone would be intouch within 48 hours to come out to the establishment. Recommended purchasing 1 or 2 receptacles. Observed refrigeration unit outside in the trash area PIC stated someone was coming to remove it. Remove broken refrigeration unit. Owner was able to provide me with the site cleanliness receipt 9/23/24. Please ensure all trash and any unnessary items are removed for the next inspection. 9/27/24- PIC called Republic at the time of the re inspection. The dumpster was scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday 9/25 and company canceled. They rescheduled for today 9/27/24 and canceled. Representative stated the dumpster is scheduled for 10/1/24 and she stated that a confimation email would be sent over to myself and owner today.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re inspection the rodent droppings have been removed and there is no evidence of drain flies. PIC stated that a licensed exterminator would be out this week. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator at the next inspection. 9/24/24- Owner was able to provide an invoice from a licensed exterminator. The company came out to give a quote and is due back 9/25/24 to complete the full inspection. Please provide a detailed IPM report from the licensed company on company letterhead.
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 light bulbs out over the cook top stove. PIC stated that the electrical needs to be fixed. Contact licensed electrician and provide an invoice on company letterhead. 9/17/24- At the time of the re inspection the light bulbs and light switch was repaired and replaced. PIC stated the electrican would be out later today to fix a light in the basement. Please provide an invoice on company letterhead from the licensed electrician.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up has been removed. PIC stated the hood company would be out on Monday 9/23/24. Provide updated sticker at the next inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove soil and debris inside refrigerator located in the kitchen area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re inspection the rodent droppings have been removed and there is no evidence of drain flies. PIC stated that a licensed exterminator would be out this week. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator at the next inspection. 9/24/24- Owner was able to provide an invoice from a licensed exterminator. The company came out to give a quote and is due back 9/25/24 to complete the full inspection. Please provide a detailed IPM report from the licensed company on company letterhead.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a licensed trash removal company and provide proper waste receptacles for outside storage. All commerical trash must be removed by a licensed company. On 9/10/25 ISD enviromental sent an email to the establishment. Please update your 2024 site cleanliness certificate. At time of the inspection observed a non working refrigerator stored in the basement in the middle of the floor. PIC stated someone would be by to remove unit. Remove or repair refrigeration unit. 9/24/24- Owner was able to provide a quote from the trash company. At the time of re inspection the owner reached out to Republic and they stated that someone would be intouch within 48 hours to come out to the establishment. Recommended purchasing 1 or 2 receptacles. Observed refrigeration unit outside in the trash area PIC stated someone was coming to remove it. Remove broken refrigeration unit. Owner was able to provide me with the site cleanliness receipt 9/23/24. Please ensure all trash and any unnessary items are removed for the next inspection.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil build up on all equipment. Clean all kitchen equipment refrigerators interior and exterior. Clean stove top to remove heavy grease build up.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on the window ledge on the basement floor and in and around the kitchen area. Observed drain flies on the wall near the food warmer. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed pest report at the re inspection. Clean to remove all rodent droppings
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed both light bulb out over the cook top stove. PIC stated that they needed to repair the electrical. Provide adequate lighting over the cook top.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re inspection the rodent droppings have been removed and there is no evidence of drain flies. PIC stated that a licensed exterminator would be out this week. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator at the next inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a licensed trash removal company and provide proper waste receptacles for outside storage. All commerical trash must be removed by a licensed company. On 9/10/25 ISD enviromental sent an email to the establishment. Please update your 2024 site cleanliness certificate. At time of the inspection observed a non working refrigerator stored in the basement in the middle of the floor. PIC stated someone would be by to remove unit. Remove or repair refrigeration unit.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 light bulbs out over the cook top stove. PIC stated that the electrical needs to be fixed. Contact licensed electrician and provide an invoice on company letterhead. 9/17/24- At the time of the re inspection the light bulbs and light switch was repaired and replaced. PIC stated the electrican would be out later today to fix a light in the basement. Please provide an invoice on company letterhead from the licensed electrician.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up has been removed. PIC stated the hood company would be out on Monday 9/23/24. Provide updated sticker at the next inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove soil and debris inside refrigerator located in the kitchen area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and heavy soil on the floors upstair and in the basement. Clean to remove heavy grease and soil build up. Clean and organize basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
55
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on the window ledge on the basement floor and in and around the kitchen area. Observed drain flies on the wall near the food warmer. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed pest report at the re inspection. Clean to remove all rodent droppings
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil build up on all equipment. Clean all kitchen equipment refrigerators interior and exterior. Clean stove top to remove heavy grease build up.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and heavy soil on the floors upstair and in the basement. Clean to remove heavy grease and soil build up. Clean and organize basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed both light bulb out over the cook top stove. PIC stated that they needed to repair the electrical. Provide adequate lighting over the cook top.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 light bulbs out over the cook top stove. PIC stated that the electrical needs to be fixed. Contact licensed electrictian and provide an invoice on company letterhead.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the hood and hood vents. Hood Sticker (photo taken) was never marked off. Contact a licensed company to come out and inspect hood update sticker. Clean to remove all heavy grease build up. PIC stated the electrical in the back in not working properly. Discontinue using the lights until the hood has been inspected cleaned and a licensed electrican repairs the light switch.
590.006/6-501.14-C
64
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The air gap that was installed under the prep sink is not big enough. When you run the water in the prep sink the water travels through the drain and when running through the air gap the water is over flows. The PIC has a bucket to catch the water. Contact a licensed plumber and ensure that the air gap is large enough so that the water does not over flow and end up on the floor or a bucket.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-203.14-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The air gap that was installed under the prep sink is not big enough. When you run the water in the prep sink the water travels through the drain and when running through the air gap the water is over flows. The PIC has a bucket to catch the water. Contact a licensed plumber and ensure that the air gap is large enough so that the water does not over flow and end up on the floor or a bucket.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grout lines worn out. Repair grout to ensure the floor is easily cleanable.
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw food stored on the top shelf of the refrigeration unit in the basement. Remove and store on bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets have soap and water inside. Ensure that you are using commerical grade sanitizer Quateranary or Chlorine sanitizer.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available. Provide a test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available for the 3 bay sink. PIC went and purchased a bottle. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Manual warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink at 78F. Maintain at or above 110F to remove soil and grease.
590.004/4-501.19-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink temperature 78F. Adjust temperature at mimimum to 100F.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or means to properly dry hands. Provide proper means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at the hand sink in the kitchen area. Provide hand soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit. Emailed PIC list of supplies and instructions.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil on the floors and walls. Clean to remove all soil and grease.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease on the side of the hood. Clean to remove grease. Observed heavy soil on the interior and exterior of the all refrigeration units. Clean to remove soil. Observed heavy soil on the fan. Clean to remove soil. Observed heavy soil on the fan in the wash area. Clean to remove grease or discontinue using.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled pots and pan inside the rinse bin and the sanitizer bin. Follow proper procedures to wash rinse and sanitize.
590.004/4-603.16-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pots and pans not inverted. Properly store pots and pans .
590.004/4-903.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grout lines worn out. Repair grout to ensure the floor is easily cleanable.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed unnecessary items being stored in the basement upstairs and outside. Remove all unused/ broken items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
21
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice on steam table at 110F. Person in charge removed to reheat.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in basement refrigerator. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink obsevred with cutting board on top. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without labels. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged drinks in grab and go area observed without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
55
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean ceiling/walls/ceiling fans/floor/
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: provide labels for all foods in reachin
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all scoops
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution/
590.003/3-304.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: seal metal plate covering on shelves/replace all residential reacins with commercial reachins.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: provide food grade containers and bags/replace all scored cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all cooking equipment/degrease all equipment/clean all shelving/clean all reachins/clean table top fan.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair restroom floor tiles
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace all residential equipment with commercial equipment
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair restroom floor/remove rug and repair floor tiles in kitchen/plug up holes in walls in cellar prep kitchen/provide partition at mop sink area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: remove mice droppings in cellar prep area and provide a pest control report including the details of the exterior burrows.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: remove mice droppings in cellar prep area and provide a pest control report including the details of the exterior burrows.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace all residential equipment with commercial equipment
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair restroom floor/remove rug and repair floor tiles in kitchen/plug up holes in walls in cellar prep kitchen/provide partition at mop sink area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: remove mice droppings in cellar prep area and provide a pest control report including the details of the exterior burrows.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all shelving/sinks/equipment/remove frost buildup in freezer/clean and degrease all cooking equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace all residential equipment with commercial equipment
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair restroom floor/remove rug and repair floor tiles in kitchen/plug up holes in walls in cellar prep kitchen/provide partition at mop sink area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash recptacles and replace dumpster due to visible hole.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove all unnecessary articles from cellar prep area/remove all milkcrates used for shelving support.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards and provide food grade containers.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean walls and stairs at prep kithcen/clean floor under all kitchen equipment/clean exterior of hood and ceiling.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D Coal Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D Coal Pot on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D Coal Pot?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at D Coal Pot.
How does D Coal Pot compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
D Coal Pot most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has D Coal Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D Coal Pot have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D Coal Pot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is D Coal Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D Coal Pot is inspected around five times per year on average.
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