Bar Cocina
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2015, Bar Cocina has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.
Bar Cocina's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR ON SOUTH SIDE OF FACILITY AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE FRYERS TO BE MISSING A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED ITEMS AND BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF FRYER AND OVEN NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY SINK AT DISH MACHINE TO BE MISSING HANDLE TO ENGAGE SINK FAUCET. SPRAYER STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THREE (3) CUSTOMER BATHROOMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH UNISEX/FEMALE BATHROOMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO BE MISSING A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT BAR/MAIN ENTRANCE BAR TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL, WITH A LOOSE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEBOARD ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR THE HAND SINK AND FRYERS TO BE PEELED FROM THE WALL AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED BASEBOARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORING BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BELOW THE SHELF NEXT TO THE FRYER AND FLOORING NEXT TO THE HAND SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND CHIP/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE FLOORING IN THE REAR BAR/INSIDE BAR TO THE NORTH OF THE EXTERNAL PATIO TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND STICKY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP.
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Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.8 F AND 56.0 F INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE- COOKED CAULIFLOWER, COOKED POTATOES AND SPROUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 17 LBS, VALUED AT $250.00.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.8 F. FOUND COOKED CAULIFLOWER, SPROUTS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMANGED/MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE OUTDOOR BAR WHERE COCKTAILS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.A GAP OF 1/4"TO 1/2" AT FRONT ENTRANCE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,ALSO AT SIDE ROLL-UP DOOR OF PATIO BY THE SOUTH-WEST SIDEWALK. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, PIPE ARE LEAKING AND WITH ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE OUTDOOR BAR WHERE COCKTAILS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. FOLLOW COMMENT NOTE
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-20-21,REPORT #2528297 #55)6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, DISH ROOM, AND REAR HALLWAY TO REAR EXIT IN POOR REPAIR. PEELING WITH LARGE DIVOTS IN FLOORS CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS, BEHIND ALL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS, BEHIND ALL BARS AT BEER TAPS, AND ALL DRINK PREPARATION AREAS OF ALL BARS, INCLUDING WOODEN BEAMS AT THE MAIN BAR, MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 , CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS,INCLUDED BAR AND WASHROOMS
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.A GAP OF 1/4"TO 1/2" AT FRONT ENTRANCE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,ALSO AT SIDE ROLL-UP DOOR OF PATIO BY THE SOUTH-WEST SIDEWALK. REPAIR ISSUE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN ENCLOSED CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, PIPE ARE LEAKING AND WITH ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SOME OF SODA GUN BEHIND WEST BAR IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT POP GUN HOLDERS,MUST PROVIDE AND DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN
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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 INCLUDED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : 5-204.11-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE OUTDOOR BAR WHERE COCKTAILS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, DISH ROOM, AND REAR HALLWAY TO REAR EXIT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR COVERING CRACKED, PEELING WITH LARGE DIVOTS IN FLOORS CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS, BEHIND ALL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS, BEHIND ALL BARS AT BEER TAPS, AND ALL DRINK PREPARATION AREAS OF ALL BARS, INCLUDING WOODEN BEAMS AT THE MAIN BAR, MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Aug 18, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE OUTDOOR BAR WHERE COCKTAILS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(B)-- OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE USED FOR FOOD WASTE WITH MISSING LIDS, ONE LID NOT TIGHT-FITTING, AND OVERFLOWING FOOD WASTE GARBAGE FLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS AND REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: : 4-302.14-- NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT ALL BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11-- THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS ABOUT THE CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : 3-307.11--- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING AT THE FAR WEST SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE FOOD CART NOTED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREP/STORAGE.----NOTED DRY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA BEING STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12--- ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINE AND INSIDE THE ICE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- INTERIOR DOORS (3) OF THE COOKS LINE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE DRAWER COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST REPLACE. 4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. : 4-204.12- MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE GRILL, EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(B)-- TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, DISH ROOM, AND REAR HALLWAY TO REAR EXIT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR COVERING CRACKED, PEELING WITH LARGE DIVOTS IN FLOORS CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE SERVER STATION. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS, BEHIND ALL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS, BEHIND ALL BARS AT BEER TAPS, AND ALL DRINK PREPARATION AREAS OF ALL BARS, INCLUDING WOODEN BEAMS AT THE MAIN BAR, MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-305.11-- NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS, i.e., BACKPACK STORED HANGING ON METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE CLEAN DISH AREA OF THE DISHWASHING STATION. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES LOCKERS/STORAGE AREAS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD-CONTACT ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : 2-402.11-- NOTED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 12, 2021
Complaint
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 29 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED PORK AT 48F, 47.8F, AND 45.9F. COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE WALK-IN COOLERS INTERNAL THERMOMETER WAS NOTED AT 51F, AND MY THERMOMETER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 48F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE OUTDOOR BAR BEING USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE GLASSWARE WITH NO ATTACHED PLUMBING, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, OR THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. A GARDEN HOSE OBSERVED ATTACHED TO THE KITCHEN UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE DISH ROOM AND RUNNING THROUGH THE BUILDING WALL ALONG AND ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE BUILDING APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET TO THE OUTDOOR BAR WAS THE WATER SOURCE BEING USED AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE THE SINK AND HOSE OR PROVIDE A PROPERLY PLUMBED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROPERLY DRAINING TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND LOADING DIRTY DISHES AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE AND PUT AWAY THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE OUTDOOR BAR WHERE COCKTAILS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT ALL BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AT THE INSPECTION ONE HOUR TWENTY MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS ABOUT THE CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AND FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. THE COOKS LINE HAND SINK, THE DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK, THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE USED FOR FOOD WASTE WITH MISSING LIDS, ONE LID NOT TIGHT-FITTING, AND OVERFLOWING FOOD WASTE GARBAGE FLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS AND REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON THE COOKS LINE WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED EATING/DRINKING MUST BE OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING AT THE FAR WEST SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE FOOD CART NOTED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREP/STORAGE.----NOTED DRY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA BEING STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINE AND INSIDE THE ICE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOORS (3) OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE DRAWER COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST REPLACE.
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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/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE GRILL, EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, DISH ROOM, AND REAR HALLWAY TO REAR EXIT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR COVERING CRACKED, PEELING WITH LARGE DIVOTS IN FLOORS CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE SERVER STATION. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS, BEHIND ALL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS, BEHIND ALL BARS AT BEER TAPS, AND ALL DRINK PREPARATION AREAS OF ALL BARS, INCLUDING WOODEN BEAMS AT THE MAIN BAR, MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SOILED MOP HEAD STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED MOP HEADS INVERTED IN THE SERVICE SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS, i.e., BACKPACK STORED HANGING ON METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE CLEAN DISH AREA OF THE DISHWASHING STATION. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES LOCKERS/STORAGE AREAS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD-CONTACT ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 10, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED/DAMAGED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Aug 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) 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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES, TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND WAITERS STATIONS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION....ALSO NOTED NO ICE SCOOP AT THE BAR OR THE ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR THE BARS AND ICE MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BURNT AND CHARRED FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE THE OVENS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLES HOLES ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT AND SODA DISPENSER EQUIPMENT AT TE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION 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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS (SMALL AND LARGE) ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES, TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND WAITERS STATIONS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION....ALSO NOTED NO ICE SCOOP AT THE BAR OR THE ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR THE BARS AND ICE MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BURNT AND CHARRED FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE THE OVENS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL A NEW COVING FOR THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING FANS AND VENTILATION WHERE NECESSARY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLES HOLES ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT AND SODA DISPENSER EQUIPMENT AT TE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION 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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SPICES,ETC.) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY WATLERLINE AT RPZ VALVE BY DISHMACHINE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR REPLACE UNSEALED WOOD FRAME SURROUNDING THE WATER DISPENSER AT THE SERVER STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED GOODS (BOXES OF PAPER PRODUCTS, BEVERAGES, ETC) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL COVING UNDER THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE SERVER STATION ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN FIRST CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Jun 22, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT BOTH THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE FRONT MAIN BAR.COLD WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT BAR HAND SINKS.MISSING COLD HANDLE AT THE DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN AND THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKS WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BOTH ICE MACHINES FOUND DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE BIN AND IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIRS WHERE ICE IS MADE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH DEBRIS AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. BAGS OF DIRTY LINENS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, LINEN AND GREASE FROM THE GROUND. REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK ON THE COOKS LINE. WRAPPED FLATWARES MUST BE WRAPPED TO PROTECT THE MOUTH PIECES OF THE FLATWARE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE METAL TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE COOKS LINE, LEFT SIDE THREE DOOR COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE AND REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN DAMAGED COVING AND WALL. FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND ALL STORED ITEMS IN BOTH MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE, ITEMS ORGANIZED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAY ARM AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LIQUOR ROOM FLOOR AROUND PIPES THAT GO THROUGH THE FLOOR INTO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AROUND PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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May 5, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN OR NEAR THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISH ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. 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: INCOMPLETE LOG BOOK ON SITE. NO LICENSE NUMBER OR COPY IN BOOK AND NO MAP OR LIST OF BAIT STATIONS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHIPPING WRAP ON SEVERAL SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LIQUOR ROOM FLOOR AROUND PIPES THAT GO THROUGH THE FLOOR INTO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AROUND PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Cocina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Cocina on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Cocina?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Bar Cocina.
Has Bar Cocina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Cocina have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bar Cocina 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 Bar Cocina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Cocina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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