Brownstone Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
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Score
Brownstone Tavern & Grill has been inspected 24 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Brownstone Tavern & Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RINSING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINKS FOR NO PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DISCUSSED HANDWASHING SINK PROCEDURES WITH FOOD EMPLOYEE AND PERSON-IN-CHARGE, FOOD EMPLOYEE RE-RINSED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA(S) AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PEST MONITORING TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BENEATH THE EXTERIOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA (NEXT TO OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KITCHEN AREA EXTERIOR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS FREE FROM GAPS OR HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PLASTIC CUPS WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND BUILD UP OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REDUCE CLUTTER IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ROUTINE PEST MONITORING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE BY FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO CLEAN OUT TUBE AND REPLACE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING INSPECTION; MACHINE WAS RETESTED. MACHINE READ 100 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AT FRONT OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED IN PREPARATION COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTENTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRYER, IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA OF KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY COATED WITH GREASE BUILD UP THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID OF TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM TO BE MISSING/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S OR UNISEX BATHROOMS.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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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 TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INATRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, 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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Apr 22, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP ON EXIT REAR DOOR SWEEP. ALL DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOF.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMALATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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May 12, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY SLIM AND MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON TUBE LININGS USED TO WRAP SODA DISPENSING TUBES INSIDE THE BASEMENT BEER WALK I N COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TUBER LININGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRWAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SMALL DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD FROM CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOONS, FORK OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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 DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STICKY OLD SYRUP SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 17 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT: 2303711 ON 7/25/19 #53- NO DOORS ON BOTH THE WOMAN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. WASHROOMS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR VIOLATION MAY REMAIN UNTIL DETERMINED BY CDPH THAT APPLIED VARIANCE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPROVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY FROM THE REAR POT AND PAN STORAGE AREA AND ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES GAP OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU MUST DISCLOSE ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT IS POSTED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN ROTTED. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE MEAT SLICER.---- WALL UNDER THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SIN IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAP/SEAM.---- EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR MUST REMOVE.----DAMAGED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE COOKS LINE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #53- NO DOORS ON BOTH THE WOMAN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. WASHROOMS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Jul 25, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT 52.3F WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT 69.3F. THREE DOOR COOLER AT 46.4F WITH CHORIZO AT 50.4F. REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. DRAWER COOLER WAS REPAIRED. THREE DOOR COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN TWO COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RAW CHICKEN AT 46.4F, 47.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.8F, 69.3F, IN THE DRAWER COOLER. TURKEY AT 47.1F, CHORIZO AT 50.4F, EGGS AT 51.8F. COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 47.2. TOTAL 45 LBS AT WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $120.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2283106 ON 4/12/19 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH ITS COMMON NAME.#38-: OBSERVED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY FROM THE REAR CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE AREA AND ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND A LARGE HOLE IN THE PLASTIC SCREEN OF DOOR. MUST SEAL HOLE, PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.#44- MUST NOT CO-MINGLE DIRTY, USED COOKS LINE UTENSILS AND COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.#47-: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #49-:MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.#53- NO DOORS ON BOTH THE WOMAN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. WASHROOMS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND SANITIZER THAT EFFECTIVELY KILLS THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU MUST DISCLOSE ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT IS POSTED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITIZING LEVEL AT THE CHLORINE DISPENSING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN ROTTED. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE MEAT SLICER.---- WALL UNDER THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SIN IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAP/SEAM.---- EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR MUST REMOVE.----DAMAGED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE COOKS LINE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN ON THE COOKS LINE----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. UNUSED BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED.
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Apr 12, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS. RAW EGGS OVER READY TO EAT SAUCES. RAW CHORIZO SAUSAGE STORED ABOVE PREPARED READY TO EAT ROAST BEEF. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD SEGREGATION OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS GRILLED CHICKEN BEING HELD HOT ON THE SIDE OF THE FLAT GRILL AT 97F. REVIEWED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE.CHICKEN DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE @ $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED DISH WASHER EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HIS HANDS IN BETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AT THE SCRAPER SINK AND THEN HANDLING THE CLEAN DISHES COMING OUT OF THE MACHINE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN DIRTY AND CLEAN DISH HANDLING. ALSO OBSERVED COOK LEAVING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA THEN RETURN MINUTES LATER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE ENTERING THE COOKS LINE AND HANDLING FOODS, PUTTING ON GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. NOTED THE COOK CUTTING FRESH,PEELED, READY TO EAT CARROT STICKS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. REVIEWED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK WHILE FOODS AND DRINKS WERE BEING SERVED AT THE BAR. REVIEWED HAND SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU OR AVAILABLE. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH ITS COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY FROM THE REAR CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE AREA AND ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND A LARGE HOLE IN THE PLASTIC SCREEN OF DOOR. MUST SEAL HOLE, PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT CO-MINGLE DIRTY, USED COOKS LINE UTENSILS IN BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SUCH AS UTENSILS USED FOR RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE USE. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING GLOVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO DOORS ON BOTH THE WOMAN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. WASHROOMS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 20, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE FOR DUMP SINK(STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK WITH USED STRAWS)AND THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH SOAP AND SANITIZER SOLUTION(100ppm).INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR OR DO NOT USE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE,WHILE SINK IS USED FOR DUMP SINK.IF DUMP SINK IS INSTALLED MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND HAS EXCESS TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION,NO LONGER CAN BE REPAIRED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE BEER COOLER REPAIRED WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPE WHICH WATER IS STILL LEAKING ON FLOOR,MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR CAUSE,DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FOOD COOLER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AND DISCHARGE WRAPPED PIPES ARE BROKEN,REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES.NEED TO CLEAN PIPES BEHIND THE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,BAR AND BASEMENT AREA,INCLUDED SODA/BEER HOSES.ALSO MUST CLEAN PIPES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. RUST ON PANELS OF ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE(MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL) OR REPLACE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN:GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BAR AREA,WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ALSO WALK-IN BEER COOLER.FLOOR INSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH,PITTED,ROUGH SURFACE,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AND CEILING AT SODA BOXES STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.WALL BY THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH(BASEMENT),AND HOLE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR.KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH COOKING SMOKE, SPECIALLY BESIDE THE HOOD. CLEAN/PAINT.SEAL HOLES ON PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Apr 12, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 90F-98.5F AND 105F.UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED BARTENDER WITH BARE HANDS FILLING GLASSES WITH ICE CUBES DIRECTLY FROM ICE BIN AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.NO HAND WASHING AND NO USAGE OF ICE SCOOP.ALSO OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD FROM LETTUCE TO TORTILLAS. AFTER MY ARRIVAL EMPLOYEE GLOVED HANDS WITHOUT HAND WASHING.ONE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS WIPED CUTTING BOARD WITH A CLOTH,CONTINUE IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN AND HANDLING DIRTY UTENSILS,THAN PICKED UP A CONTAINER WITH BBQ SAUCE ONE HAND HOLD CONTAINER THE OTHER HAND SCRAPED OFF ALL REMAINING BBQ SAUCE TO A SMALL CONTAINER,NEVER CHANGED GLOVES BETWEEN TASK,NOR HAND WASHING.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND FOOD GLOVES PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE 0PPM CHLORINE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE(DISHES AT DISH RACK INSIDE THE UNIT) CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE,UNIT PRESENTLY ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE,100ppm.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SERVING STATION BY THE BAR, UNABLE TO USE FOR HAND WASHING,DUE TO SAID SINK WAS IN USE FOR A DUMP SINK(STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK WITH A LOT OF USED STRAWS).THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WEST BAR NO SOAP PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS ONLY FOR HAND WASHING.SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SEMI-SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LID,WITH GREASE DRIPPING ON GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE FOR DUMP SINK(STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK WITH USED STRAWS)AND THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH SOAP AND SANITIZER SOLUTION(100ppm).INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR OR DO NOT USE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE,WHILE SINK IS USED FOR DUMP SINK.IF DUMP SINK IS INSTALLED MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND HAS EXCESS TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION,NO LONGER CAN BE REPAIRED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE BEER COOLER REPAIRED WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPE WHICH WATER IS STILL LEAKING ON FLOOR,MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR CAUSE,DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FOOD COOLER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AND DISCHARGE WRAPPED PIPES ARE BROKEN,REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES.NEED TO CLEAN PIPES BEHIND THE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,BAR AND BASEMENT AREA,INCLUDED SODA/BEER HOSES.ALSO MUST CLEAN PIPES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. RUST ON PANELS OF ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE(MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL) OR REPLACE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN:GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BAR AREA,WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ALSO WALK-IN BEER COOLER.FLOOR INSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH,PITTED,ROUGH SURFACE,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AND CEILING AT SODA BOXES STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.WALL BY THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH(BASEMENT),AND HOLE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR.KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH COOKING SMOKE, SPECIALLY BESIDE THE HOOD. CLEAN/PAINT.SEAL HOLES ON PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
3 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 FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT, AND DRY STORAGE BEHIND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST 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: FOUND WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH HOLES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
3 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 BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 ICE MACHINE WATERLINES AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 25, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHINHG SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELLY 1 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 07/17/15 REPORT#1424953 (38) EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING FROM INSIDE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER PER STATE CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHINHG SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOORS. ALSO, BASEMENT FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED HOLES (2) IN BASEMENT WALL IN SMALL STORAGE AREA. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FORM WALL ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING FROM INSIDE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER PER STATE CODE.
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86
Nov 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHEMICAL DEPOSIT ON THE CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET TO THE RIGHT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE CLEAN DISH RACK IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACK IN DETAIL. THE GRILL SPATULAS ARE STORED IN LIQUID SANITIZER, SANITIZED MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE LEFT OUT TO AIR DRY. THE SODA GUN HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PAN RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS AND REMOVE THE GREASE TRAIL GOING OUT THE BACK DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CENTER BAR AREA BASEBOARDS ARE OPEN AND DIRTY, SEAL THE BASEBOARDS
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82
May 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EAST SIDE ALLEY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT BAR HAND WASH SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 1 GAL. EACH OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHILI AT 107.9F,CHEESE SAUCE AT 88.8F, TORTILLA SOUP AT 73.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED CRITICAL LIMITS OF REHEATING FOODS TO 165F ON STOVE TOP BEFORE HOLDING HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT OR CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND CLEANED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COOKING UTENSILS FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE. LID OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED IN CLOSETS AT WASHROOMS AND BOXES IN LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. FLOOR IN POT STORAGE ROOM WITH LEAF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. SYRUP SPILLAGE ONTO FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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: DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT DISH MACHINE AREA AND NEXT TO COOKS LINE ON BOTH SIDES. MUST CLEAN. HOLE IN WALL AT DISH MACHINE, MUST SEAL. WALL AT POT AND PAN STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE COB WEBS, MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE MUST BE COMPLETELY BENEATH VENTILATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES ON ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR COOKING STAFF.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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50
Jul 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(49.7F TO 51 6F).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORE IN IT,AND THE WERE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.(GUACAMOLE,VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE,CHICKEN ETC.)A TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED,REPARED UNIT, PRESENTLY MAINTAINS TEMP OF 41F,INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNIT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62898-17
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED FROM ABOVE DISPLAY PREP COOLER: GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 51.5F;SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 52F; COLE SLAW AT TEMP OF 49.4F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE(MOZZARELLA,PROVOLONE ,SWISS,)AT TEMP OF 60F; SLICED TOMATOES AND AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 60F -61.2F; DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F;ALSO COOKE DICED CHICKEN WAS FOUND STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:57.7F TO 60.4F.(UNIT MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 39.6F).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.POUND 15,VALUE 100.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062898-17
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION (OPPM).MACHINE IN USE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING LUNCH DISHES MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE WORKED ON UNIT WITH THE HELP OF TECHNICIAN VIA PHONE FOR 1 HOUR OR BETTER,FINALLY UNIT DISPENSE AND MAINTAIN PROPER STRENGTH OF SANITIZE SOLUTION 1O0PPM.INSTRUCTED TO REWASH DISHES ALREADY WASHED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO62899-18
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVE REAR DOOR WITH GAPS( 2"onTOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR,SIDE HAS 1" OF GAP),OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES IN PREP AREA(ON TOP COOKED FOOD,AND CLEAN DISHES),IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED REPAIR DOOR TO DOOR FRAME (TIGHT FITTED ).REMOVE HOUSE FLIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62899-18
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR DOORS UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER, NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY.NEED TO REPLACE INSIDE DOOR LINER FROM CHEST FREEZER(IN POOR REPAIR)IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL IN KITCHEN, BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER (SOUTH WALL).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA, NEXT TO REAR DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brownstone Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brownstone Tavern & Grill on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brownstone Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Brownstone Tavern & Grill.
Has Brownstone Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brownstone Tavern & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brownstone Tavern & Grill 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 Brownstone Tavern & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brownstone Tavern & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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