1000 Liquors / Big City Tap
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
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Score
1000 Liquors / Big City Tap appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 16, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE NEAR BEER COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MOLD ON BEER COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER BEHIND NORTHWEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLED BEER, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN UNUSED SEATING AREA SOUTH OF EAST DANCE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE RACKS NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH STEPS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (GRAVY,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, A GAP OF 1/4" AT REAR EXIT DOOR(BOTTOM PART).REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 22, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. NO PLASTIC WRAP AS STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLETOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED BOX FREEZER STORED IN REAR BAR MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE REAR BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE GARBAGE CAN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS THROUGHOUT.-----NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, AND HOLES NEXT TO THE MEAT SLICER. MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT STILL UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320842 DATED 10/31/2019 STILL NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE BEER COOLER AT ONE OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) COS OUT P 05/24/2019 NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (NO WATER RUNNING AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS SHOULD BE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200335 DATED 7/31/2018 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE BEER COOLER AT ONE OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Aug 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 31, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION. 7-38-030C. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER FRONT BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES, NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, AND CLEAN AFFCTED AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER BAR AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAMBURGER, HOT DOGS, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BACK BAR AT PREMISES WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN THE FACILITY FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 6/27/16. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FOR BURGERS AND STEAKS THAT ARE COOKED TO CUSTOMER ORDER. INSTRUCTED THAT A PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR IN THE MENU WHEN RARE OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED FOR SERVICE. A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AND POSTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE FOR KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER (COOLER DOOR IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD SHUT BY A GARBAGE CAN).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN MEN'S SIDE BAR RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTERS NOT CLEAN BY MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: BARTENDER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 2, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE LIQUOR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMNET. MUSTREPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DDETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DRBIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.
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Apr 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT FRONT BARS AND KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN TOP OF PREP TABLES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE BINS, HANDWASH SINKS AND SHELVING AT FRONT BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS UNDERNEATH PALLETS, IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR 6 INCHES OF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS.
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Sep 14, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Aug 6, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AND WERE OBSERVED AT THE BAR HANDSINK, PREP AREA HANDSINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE LIQUOR STORE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND FROM CONTAMINATION DUE TO NO ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BIN. THE ICE BIN IS IN THE PUBLIC WAY AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. ALSO OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. ONE OF THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS IS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOILET BOWL WHEN THE TOILET IS FLUSHED. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET STALLS IN THE RESTROOMS. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINES FOR ALL OF THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE THE PET BEDS FROM THE OFFICE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap.
Has 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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