Belmont Tap
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Belmont Tap has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Belmont Tap's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MENS WASHROOM IN LOBBY OF MAIN BAR AND NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN THE "PRIVATE EVENTS" BAR AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT MAIN BAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN "PRIVATE EVENTS" WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LIDS.
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-1-21 INSPECTION# 2528907. #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. #60. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
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Sep 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2382863 DATED:07/13/2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Oct 13, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND STAINED STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AT (BANQUET/PARTY ROOM).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AROUND PIPE ON WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST SEAL OPENING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 13, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE REAR (2) WASHROOMS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE (ON TOP OF ICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT AND HAVE IT BY NEXT INSPECTION AFTER 8/8/2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT LOCATIONS MENTIONED. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PART OF LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT AT KITCHENS HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT SO AS TO BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. CORE VIOLATION.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM (BANQUET SIDE).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/06/2016, REPORT # 1609361, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE, 34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST, 35 CHIPPING PAINT CEILING AREA IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN, 41 UNUSED HOME MODEL DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE COMMERCIAL TYPE DISH MACHINE IF NEEDED, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PAINT CEILING AREA IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED HOME MODEL DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE COMMERCIAL TYPE DISH MACHINE IF NEEDED,
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND MAIN BAR AND SODA GUN HOLDER AT SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR OPENING ON FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST AND DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE) OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR (BAR AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE. USABLE ITEMS AND BOXES OF BEER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas, by furnace area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler was missing light shield, must provide light shield to walk in cooler.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of kitchen shelving in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(gaps/crevices).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Nov 15, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE (0PPM) AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND MULTI USE UTENSILS EITHER 50-100 PPM (CHLORINE), 200 PPM (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM), OR 25 PPM (IODINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE END OF INSPECTION FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING OF FOOD PRODUCTS (NAME OF FOOD PRODUCT AND DATE) STORED INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 5 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PALLETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (DINING AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------- MUST REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, interior ice machine, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Women's toilet room in bar area not provided with ventilation. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Belmont Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Belmont Tap on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Belmont Tap?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Belmont Tap.
Has Belmont Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Belmont Tap have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Belmont Tap means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Belmont Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Belmont Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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