Broken Barrel

2548 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Broken Barrel has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 22 times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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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
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A BIG HOLE ON CEILING AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR ALL AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OPPOSITE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL HOLE ON THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11/NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15/ OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11/NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13/NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13/ NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11/NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR DISGARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114/ NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11/NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, EGGS (58.6 F), VARIOUS DRESSINGS RANGING AT 52.3 F TO 56.1 F, CHEESE (54.4), LETTUCE 54.7, APPROX 24 LBS VALUED AT $80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON PREMISE. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN REACH IN 2 SWING DOOR WITH FOUR DRAWERS FOR SALADS AT 53 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED PLATES AT COOK LINE, SKILLETS AT COOK LIKE AND POTS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISH AND COOKWARE AFTER SANITIZING FOR AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR DISGARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Oct 6, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN BLACK WRAPS ON THE PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE ICE MACHINE/BIN. WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT. ALSO LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS AND SYRUP SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDER ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, IT MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. KEEP THE FLOOR DRY INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT ON THE FLOOR AT THE OUTDOOR BAR AREA BY THE NORTH ICE BIN.REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE
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Dec 9, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. MUST FILL AND SEAL HOLES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.
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Dec 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR OFFICE WITHOUT ANY HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGER STATED THAT HAND SINK WAS DISCONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. MUST FILL AND SEAL HOLES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, FIRED CHICKEN WINGS, DRESSINGS, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN PREP AND BAR AREA WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 4 URINALS IN MENS RESTROOM NOT FLUSHING, DUE TO LOW BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/RE-GROUT FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PATIO. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND UTILITY ROOM SURROUNDING SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING ITO CEILING AROUND PIPES INSIDE UTILITY ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY AND DINING BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B)OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UPPER LEVEL BAR AND OUTSIDE PATIO BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PATIO. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY AND DINING BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND UTILITY ROOM SURROUNDING SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING ITO CEILING AROUND PIPES INSIDE UTILITY ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broken Barrel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Broken Barrel on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Broken Barrel?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Broken Barrel.

Has Broken Barrel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Broken Barrel have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Broken Barrel 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 Broken Barrel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Broken Barrel is inspected roughly once per year on average.