Aquarius Club & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2012, Aquarius Club & Restaurant has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 29, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Aquarius Club & Restaurant dates to Jun 29, 2023.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Aquarius Club & Restaurant on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/24/22, REPORT #2552223. #58--UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS USED FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PARTICLES OFF GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.
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Feb 24, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE DISH, BAR, AND COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM, THE BAR, AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS, CHICKEN SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR VALID, NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FISH, SOUR CREAM, AND BUTTERMILK THAWING ON A PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES - STORING THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252753 ON 1/17/19: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FURNACE, UNDER AND INSIDE THE CAVITY OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS AND USE THEM WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS AND USE THEM WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND HVAC CLOSET NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE SHELF BELOW THE METERS. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINSG ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP AND CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING/TOUCHING SLICED, PEELED AVOCADO AT COOK LINE, WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE TONGS, GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ASSEMBLING MIXED DRINKS AT BAR. WHILE ASSEMBLING MIXED DRINK, FOOD HANDLER DISPENSED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BEVERAGE INTO PALM OF HAND, WITH STRAW AND LICKED THE BEVERAGE FROM THEIR PALM. THE FOOD HANDLER THEN WENT TO THE KITCHEN TO RETRIEVED CHIPS AND SALAS FOR A CUSTOMER AT BAR. THE FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEIR HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE BOTH LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILDUP OF DEBRIS ON INTERNAL ICE CURTAIN OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL, IN ROOM BETWEEN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN, WITH UNFINISHED PLASTERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SERVICES IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LEFT WALL, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND REPAIR. ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK, AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Jun 15, 2016
Consultation
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND BAR GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT FINISHED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW WALLS NOT SEALED, WALLS OPEN FOR FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLOSE UP WALLS IN RESTROOMS, AND NEW STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT HANGING FROM CEILING IN MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROPERLY ATTACH.
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Jun 10, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSOCLEAN STOVE TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT FINISHED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW WALLS NOT SEALED, WALLS OPEN FOR FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLOSE UP WALLS IN RESTROOMS, AND NEW STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT HANGING FROM CEILING IN MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROPERLY ATTACH.
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Jun 8, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR CUTTING BOARD, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT FINISHED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE TILES. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW WALLS NOT SEALED, WALLS OPEN FOR FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLOSE UP WALLS. IN RESTROOMS, NEW STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROPERLY ATTACH.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
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 AT BASEMENT. MUST MOP AND SWEEP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WEBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CAULKING WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE(COLD AND HOT )OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1277334 DATED 08/27/2012.#33- INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER WITH SALT,SUGAR,RICE AND BEANS MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER. ALL READY TO EAT FOODS IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER, MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CAULKING WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, STOVES, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER ,THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD IN BOTH WASHROOMS, ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE(COLD AND HOT )OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN)BEHIND THE BAR.
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Aug 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Grease trap attached to three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Ice bins not properly covered. Instructed to provide covers for ice bins.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving not installed in dining areas. Instructed to seal gaps with coving.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained in men's toilet room. Instructed to replace broken handles on faucet. Soda dispenser not provided with drainline. Instructed to install drainline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aquarius Club & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aquarius Club & Restaurant on file is from Jun 29, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aquarius Club & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Aquarius Club & Restaurant.
Has Aquarius Club & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aquarius Club & Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aquarius Club & Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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