Butcher's Tap
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2014, Butcher's Tap has 18 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 17 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. 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
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE COLD HOLDING UNITS EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATEDIN PREP AREA INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BULGING CEILING DUE TO LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN MIAN PREP AREA NEAR MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL DEAD PEST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
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Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT EASTERN MOST SECTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL IN THE SMALL COVE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, AND IN THE TWO WALL ACCESS PANELS WITH MISSING PANELS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF RAT AND RODENT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE BELOW THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKS EXTENSIVELY WHEN HANDLE IN IS TURNED ON AND IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DOOR AND ENSURE IT IS A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL COVE/CLOSET NEXT TO THE EAST MOST ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY CLUTTERED WITH VARIOUS BOXES, CHAIRS, AND LOOSE EQUIPMENT. UNABLE TO FULLY SEE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE AND ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 6, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN FIRST FLOOR DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY SOILED FLOORS: IN THE FIRST FLOOR SMALL HALF CLOSET BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA; BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH FURNACES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE OF SOAPS AND FLOUR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORES ON PREPARATION TABLES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLTUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET IN THE 2 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER BELOW FLAT TOP IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPPER PORTION OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PIECES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDK SINKS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
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86
Oct 21, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOORS OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR 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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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- --CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. --DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. --FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DIRT. -- DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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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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61
Sep 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- AN UNUSED ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Sep 2, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU DOES NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-16-20 REPORT #2401240. #51-: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OR UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE KITCHEN FOOD CART.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE COMPRESSOR ALONG WITH THE COMPRESSOR FAN GUARDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED FOOD PEELER UTENSIL HANGING FROM PLASTIC ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN UTENSILS AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: AN UNUSED ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH CHIPPING, MISSING CEMENT, AND AN OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND DAMAGED COVING. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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Sep 16, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS AT CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM.
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTEAD OF HANDWASHING SINK.HANDS MUST BE WASHED ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK.CHEF CORRECTED PROBLEM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT COOKING/PREP AREA,ALSO TRAY LINE WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. MUST INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ONE HANDWASHING SINK AT WEST PREP AREA/DISHROOM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),NO 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 UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (HAMBURGER,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DRAIN BOARD AND RACK WERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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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 IN THE KITCHEN -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER,AT TRAY LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT IN USE,COVERED WITH PLASTIC (DUE TO FLOOR PIPES NOT PROPERLY DRAINS).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES AT WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA: IN FRONT OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND STAFF LUNCH AREA.UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREAS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND BAR AREA AT SECOND FLOOR. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MENTIONED AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIQUID FLUID SPILLAGE ON WALLS UNDER BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELD BROKEN AT DISH ROOM AREA.REPLACE.
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Nov 15, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH A SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR ALL RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS IN MENU.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 24, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH A SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR ALL RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS IN MENU.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
Sep 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 4 HOUSE FLIES AT PREPARATION AREAS AT BASEMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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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 BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 4, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FILM COVERING THE FRYER. MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING PAN STORED ON TOP OF THE OVEN. MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GRAYISH ENCRUSTMENT ON THE LOWER FRAME OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN YELLOWISH FROTH ACCUMULATING AROUND THE PLUNGER WELL OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF COOK LINE MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE. AT 2ND FLOOR REAR EXIT STEPS, NOTED SEVERAL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CRACKS NEAR THE THRESHHOLD. ALSO NOTED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR SURFACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR EXIT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IN THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED DRY WALL AND CEILING ON THE OUTER SIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING OVER THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN GRAYISH STAINS FROM WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR APPROX. 6 INCH SQUARE ABOVE THE SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FILL THE 4 HOLES SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABOSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF MAIN KITCHEN HANDSINK FAUCET HEAD. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN PIPING IN THE CEILING JUST OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED BUILDING MATERIALS (DRYWALL PIECES, BAGS OF CEMENT) FROM BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE REMAINING MATERIALS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE BACTERIAL GROWTH.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 1 ICE MACHINE AND AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. (OLD BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLERS AT 72.3F AND 71.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLERS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE TWO REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.15 POUNDS COOKED PASTA AT 69.1F, 2 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES AT 50.F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 53.5F, 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 67.2F, 10 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 65.2F, 5 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT 71.8F, 20 POUNDS RAW HAMBUGERS AT 60.3F, AND 5 POUNDS SAUCES AT 68.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 72 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETAERY VALUE OF FOOD ABOUT 300 DOLLARS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BY THE SOUTH WALL MAINTAINS TEMP OF 60.5F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:RAW HAMBURGER,COOKED CHICKEN,CHEESE,ETC. COOLER UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51F; FRESH MOZZARELLA IN WATER AT TEMP OF 56.2 TO 60F; RAW DIFFERENT KIND OF HAMBURGER PATTIES(LAMB,BEEF,TURKEY)AT TEMP OF 57.9F TO 60F; FRESH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 57.9F; WHIP CREAM AT TEMP OF TEMP OF 57.8F; BUTTERMILK AT TEMP OF 59F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 59.3F; COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 60.9F; COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 58.9F.SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 60.9; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 63.8F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER BY THE SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP IF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS#18,VALUE 41 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART INCLUDED WHEELS OF THE UNIT, HOOD FILTERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUST FOOD DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS WATER AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL AT MENTIONED AREA.SEAL HOLE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR AT SECOND FLOOR.DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INCLUDED BARS,INSTRUCTED TO 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: WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: REQUIREMENT FOR IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT MET, ONLY TWO CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.TOTAL EMPLOYEES 35.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Apr 10, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR AT FRONT BAR BY DISHMACHINE. MUST ELEVATE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND CHRISTMAS DECORATION 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING INTO FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST SEAL OPENING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK DRAIN IS NOT CONNECTED TO PIPE. MUST CONNECT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED TABLES AND CHAIRS STORED IN THE OPEN REAR OF 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Butcher's Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Butcher's Tap on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Butcher's Tap?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Butcher's Tap.
Has Butcher's Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Butcher's Tap have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Butcher's Tap 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 Butcher's Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Butcher's Tap is inspected around two times per year on average.
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