Bulldog Ale House
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2023
78
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Bulldog Ale House, the earliest from 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Bulldog Ale House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 6, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 16 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bulldog Ale House on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER DRAWERS UNDER COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. COOLER HAD ICE IN BINS BUT NO FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH GLASSWARE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE KITCHEN DISHROOM DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM HAND WASHING SINK OR ANY OF THE BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS (SPRAY BOTTLES) WITH AN UNKNOWN LIQUID CHEMICAL. CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. MANAGEMENT STATES IT IS A QUATERNARY SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH THE CHEMICAL COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHEMICAL SET UP OF QUATERNARY AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SANITIZER BEING USED FOR SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF SPRAY BOTTLES OF SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST TRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF SHELVING OR ELEVATION FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACK BEING STORED IN A FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Feb 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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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 DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WATER AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND AREAS WITH ROACH ACTIVITY. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVE AND FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 6, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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 AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WATER AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND AREAS WITH ROACH ACTIVITY. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVE AND FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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May 31, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PRESENTLY TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS 74-80F. MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMP OF 100F. MANAGER ATTEMPTED TO ADD ON HOT WATER,HOWEVER HOT WATER VALVE BROKE AND WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 2:00PM. TEMPORARILY INSTRUCTED TO EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS TO USE THE OTHER WASHROOM AND FOR EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AGAIN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA/BAR AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SHREDDED CHEESE MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 48.2F;PICA DE GALLO(CHOPPED TOMATOES,ONIONS,CILANTRO ETC) CONDIMENTS AT TEMP OF 48.6F; BRUSCETTA MIXER: CHOPPED TOMATOES ETC. AT TEMP OF 50.4F; CUT CHERRY TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 47.7F; 5 COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 46.5F ..FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 5,VALUE 15. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD IN PLASTIC BOTTLES OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT BAR AREA TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER OR ANY OTHER WAYS FOR THE ICE SCOOP TO BE COMPLETELY PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES/PREP COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROPERLY STORED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.CRACKED PIPE(ELBOW OF PIPE)UNDER SAID SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN DISH ROOM,ALSO ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESS GRIMES IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
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Nov 19, 2018
Recent Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KEG LINES COMING FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER GOING TO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOAM INSULATION USED TO CLOSE GAPS AROUND KEG LINES IN SIDE OF COOLER AND FLOOR. KEG LINES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 15, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH BURGER, BUNS, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING FISH, CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FAR WEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER BEHIND COOKING LINE. STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT ON COUNTER. REPLACE DIRTY/SOILED CLOTHS FREQUENTLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KEG LINES COMING FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER GOING TO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOAM INSULATION USED TO CLOSE GAPS AROUND KEG LINES IN SIDE OF COOLER AND FLOOR. KEG LINES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 25, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KEG LINES COMING FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER GOING TO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOAM INSULATION USED TO CLOSE GAPS AROUND KEG LINES IN SIDE OF COOLER AND FLOOR. KEG LINES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Oct 22, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING FISH, CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 16 FROM REPORT # 2229700 DATED 10/15/18 NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND STORED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 ICE MACHINE TAGGED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FAR WEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER BEHIND COOKING LINE. STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT ON COUNTER. REPLACE DIRTY/SOILED CLOTHS FREQUENTLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KEG LINES COMING FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER GOING TO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOAM INSULATION USED TO CLOSE GAPS AROUND KEG LINES IN SIDE OF COOLER AND FLOOR. KEG LINES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 15, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AND AT COOKING LINE. KEEP SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FAR WEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER BEHIND COOKING LINE. STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT ON COUNTER. REPLACE DIRTY/SOILED CLOTHS FREQUENTLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KEG LINES COMING FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER GOING TO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOAM INSULATION USED TO CLOSE GAPS AROUND KEG LINES IN SIDE OF COOLER AND FLOOR. KEG LINES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBERGERS,STEAKS,CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ARE COOKED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL AND CEILING PANELS MISSING OVER WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING AND WALL PANELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS OPEN ON SIDES IN KITCHEN.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED GRILL,RANGE,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FRYER HOODS DIRTY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTEED HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD BEHIND HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT FOODHANDLERS NEED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPER STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Dec 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2016
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER 60F AND FREEZER 70F, UNITS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS SERVICED. INSTALL THERMOMETERS; COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW, FREEZER, 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 DAMAGED DOOR THRESHOLD, 1/4" GAP (BOTTOM) ON FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP, NOT DISPENSING PROPER OR ACCURATE AMOUNTS OF SANITIZER TO SANITIZE DISHES. TESTED MACHINE WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, NO SANITIZER PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY BEING USED IN EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3-COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY, AND USE A NON TOXIC MATERIAL INSTEAD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACES IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN; BEHIND BAR, REAR PREP, FURNACE ROOM, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER ND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bulldog Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bulldog Ale House on file is from Feb 6, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bulldog Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Bulldog Ale House.
Has Bulldog Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bulldog Ale House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bulldog Ale House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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