63 Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2018
43
Score
Across the available record, 63 Bar & Grill has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. 63 Bar & Grill was last inspected on Aug 13, 2018. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. 63 Bar & Grill's record stops at Aug 13, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited nine times.
63 Bar & Grill's latest score of 43 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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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
Aug 13, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 (B)NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH A 7 DAY USE/DISCARD DAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11-NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS. MENU MUST DISCLOSE UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS AND REMINDER OF CONSUMER OF ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT WITH STAGNATE WATER,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SODA BOXES OR KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16-OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO REMOVE FROM BY THE METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN UTENSILS AREA STORED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 -OBSERVED NO SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1)-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANTIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE TORN GASKETS AND EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT DOOR AND DOOR FRAME,EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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43
Oct 10, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-26-17,REPORT# 2088910 #18-EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES(OVER 20 AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,KITCHEN,DINING AREA,AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AND STORAGE AREA. EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES:OVER 50 DROPPINGS AT SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SIDE OF ICE MACHINE UNDER AND ON SHELVES AT SAME MENTIONED LOCATION. OVER 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND SPEAKERS(NORTH-EAST CORNER AND SOUTH WEST CORNER)OF SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA. 15 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA,SECOND FLOOR,10 DROPPINGS ON SHELF BY THE WRAPPED SILVERWARE AT WAITER/WAITRESS STATION.OVER 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,REAR DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP AT RIGHT BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DOOR.NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 TODAY 10-5-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 Today 10-6-17 still observed over 100 mice droppings throughout the premises and same locations previously mentioned: second floor storage, dining area, electrical closet. West storage of first floor, waiter/waitress area. Basement throughout. Remove droppings clean and sanitize mentioned areas, have premises serviced by pest control company. critical violation:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREEE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,ELEVATE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR 6" ABOVE FLOOR. DEBRIS/ITEMS ON FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-26-17,REPORT# 2088910 #18-EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES(OVER 20 AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,KITCHEN,DINING AREA,AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AND STORAGE AREA. EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES:OVER 50 DROPPINGS AT SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SIDE OF ICE MACHINE UNDER AND ON SHELVES AT SAME MENTIONED LOCATION. OVER 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND SPEAKERS(NORTH-EAST CORNER AND SOUTH WEST CORNER)OF SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA. 15 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA,SECOND FLOOR,10 DROPPINGS ON SHELF BY THE WRAPPED SILVERWARE AT WAITER/WAITRESS STATION.OVER 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,REAR DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP AT RIGHT BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DOOR.NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 TODAY 10-5-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER,DOOR LINER SURFACE NOT SMOOTH, ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT SAID UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR LINER. STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREEE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,ELEVATE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR 6" ABOVE FLOOR. DEBRIS/ITEMS ON FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,STANDING WATER AT SAID LOCATION.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES, AND STORAGES AREA,NEED TO REPAIR CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Sep 26, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50.7F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNITE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55F;COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 51.3F;SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 51.8F. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 48.9F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 47.3F; COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP OF 51.4F.DISPLAY PREP COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.4F; COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 51.3F STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 37.9F.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE OTHER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT: RAW MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55F; COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 51.3F; PURED COOKED ONIONS WITH BACON AT TEM POF 50.4F; VARIOUS KIND OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 56.7F TO 57.3F; COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 58.6F; RAW DICED MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 51.8F; CUT AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 55.7F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 55.6F; RED SALS AT TEMP OF 49.5F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 52.5F; MADE ON SITE SOUR CREAM WITH ONIONS AND CUCUMBER AT TEMP OF 48.9F; COOKED PORK BELLY AT TEMP OF 53.1F;6 BOTTLES OF VARIOUS KIND OF MADE ON SITE CREAMY DRESSING AT TEMP OF 62.4F TO 63.6F; GRINDED MARINATE STEAK AT TEMP OF 54.5F; GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 60.9F; COOKED CHORIZO AT TEMP OF51.8F; SLICED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 61.7F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 15,VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DANGLING AT ICE CHUTE INSIDE THE ICE BIN,LEAKING ONTO ICE CUBES.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES(OVER 20 AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,KITCHEN,DINING AREA,AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AND STORAGE AREA. EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES:OVER 50 DROPPINGS AT SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SIDE OF ICE MACHINE UNDER AND ON SHELVES AT SAME MENTIONED LOCATION. OVER 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND SPEAKERS(NORTH-EAST CORNER AND SOUTH WEST CORNER)OF SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA. 15 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA,SECOND FLOOR,10 DROPPINGS ON SHELF BY THE WRAPPED SILVERWARE AT WAITER/WAITRESS STATION.OVER 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,REAR DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP AT RIGHT BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DOOR.NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-20-17,REPORT#1981841. #32-NO LID PROVIDED FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AT WEST AREA OF THE BAR.NEED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE #33-GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TODAY WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER,DOOR LINER SURFACE NOT SMOOTH, ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT SAID UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR LINER AND REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN WRAP AND LEAKING PIPE OF THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF PREP COOLER(MIDDLE UNIT),NEED TO REPLACE,ALSO RIGHT DOOR OF SAME UNIT BROKEN NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT CLOSE DOOR,LOOSING COLD AIR. REMOVE RUST ON TOP THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAINT SAID UNIT. STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.OBSERVED DISCHARGE HOSE FROM BEER NOZZLE INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE SAID HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN,REMOVE FROM INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREEE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER UNDER BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PLASTIC MATS,BEHIND THE BAR AREA,MISSING FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN BY THE PREP COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN KITCHEN(STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE TILES).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,REPAIR RE-GROUT SAID TILES. DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,ELEVATE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR 6" ABOVE FLOOR. DEBRIS/ITEMS ON FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH AMCHINE,STANDING WATER AT SAID LOCATION.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES, AND STORAGES AREA,NEED TO REPAIR CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. VENT COVER AND CEILING TILE IS TAPPED WITH GRAY DUCT TAPE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID(DUCT IS PROHIBITED) TAPE AND REPLACE SAID VENT COVER AND CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN
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Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AT WEST AREA OF THE BAR.NEED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: WORKING TERMOMETR IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES:REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR/ICE MACHINE AREA. WE OBSERVED 25 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES.TEN DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COUCHES. 15 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR AND TWENTY DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE JUICE AREA(ON SHELVES AND UNDER SHELVES). NEED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AT WEST AREA OF THE BAR.NEED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,KEEP AREA DRY.
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May 16, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BARS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST OBTAIN.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT KITCHEN AREAS AND MEN'S RESTROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREAS, REACH IN COOLER AT REAR BAR, SINKS AT BARS, AND TABLES AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BARS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 OF 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS(BROKEN HANDLE) NOT WORKING AT MAIN BAR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED. BOXES, ETC.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.4 F, FOUND CUT LEAFY GREENS, BLUE CHEESE, CREAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46.1 F AND 49.5 F- CUT CUCUMBERS, CUT LEAFY GREENS, SALSA, BLUE CHEESE, COOKED BEANS, COOKED CORN, SOUR CREAM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHOUT SINKS AT THIS TIME WHILE PREMISES IS OPEN AND OPERATING, FOUND WATER AT 45.3 F AND BELOW AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMAL OF 110 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/DRY AND SANITIZE BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, HOT WATER HANDLE SCREW LOOSE, NO HOT OR COLD WATER COMING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHWASH EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, DISHWASHER MUST BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. INSTRIRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABLES AND DATED THUR OUT THE PREMIESE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LOWER PART OF DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FILTERS ARE MISSING AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN THUR OUT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS DAMAGED/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL DOOR SWEEPS ON PREMISES STARTING TO PEEL AWAY FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, BEFORE A GAP IS PRESENT AND PESTS/RODENTS HAVE AN ENTRY INTO FACILITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEER COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR AND RUST AND GRIME ON THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AND DISPOSE OF UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PESTS AND RODENTS.
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Apr 2, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING COMSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST SAID ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CONNECT BAR GUN HOLDER DRAINS TO HOLDERS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN BARS HANDWASHBOWLS AND DRAIN BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT BARS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST EXTEND DRAIN LINE AT REAR ICE MAKER TO FLOOR DRAIN, MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT ICE MAKER ROOM AND CONTINUE/FINISH INSTALLING 4" COVING AT PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 63 Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 63 Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 13, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 63 Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at 63 Bar & Grill.
Has 63 Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 63 Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 63 Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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