The Two Lions Pub & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Two Lions Pub & Grill six times, with records going back to 2014. The Two Lions Pub & Grill was last inspected on Aug 2, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at The Two Lions Pub & Grill since Aug 2, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited four times.
The Two Lions Pub & Grill's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained. Open seams and dark stains on surfaces. Must refinish or replace cutting boards. Missing toilet seat at basement toilet room. Must replace toilet seat.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device at mop sink. Must provide.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Accumulated unused equipment at outside rear of premises. Must remove items to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler training certificates available. Must provide food handler training certificates for all employees without managers certificate.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: Initial water temperature at 3 compartment sink 69.4F, and 69.3F at hand sink. Instructed must have hot and cold water at all times (Hand sink must be at 85F, and 3 compartment sink must be at 110F or higher). Problem was corrected during inspection. Water at 3 compartment sink @ 113.2F near end of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found unlocked coolers and freezers, with food inside, and a walk in cooler (used for dry food and utensil storage) outside of restaurant in the rear. Instructed must move all coolers inside, and lock the outside walk in cooler to make food and cooking equipment secure. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
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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: Found 1/2 inch to 1 inch gaps on the corners of the following doors: front door, rear door, basement door. Instructed all exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained. Open seams and dark stains on surfaces. Must refinish or replace cutting boards. Missing toilet seat at basement toilet room. Must replace toilet seat.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device at mop sink. Must provide.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Areas of basement are cluttered and unorganized (mattresses, car seats, etc.) Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else elevated and organized to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning. Accumulated unused equipment at outside rear of premises. Must remove items to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler training certificates available. Must provide food handler training certificates for all employees without managers certificate.
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Nov 13, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 5, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREAPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 6, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Two Lions Pub & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Two Lions Pub & Grill on file is from Aug 2, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Two Lions Pub & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Two Lions Pub & Grill.
Has The Two Lions Pub & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Two Lions Pub & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Two Lions Pub & Grill 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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