Ds Tequila Co.
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2023
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Score
Across the available record, Ds Tequila Co. has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Ds Tequila Co. since Aug 22, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BROKEN/LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAKE VISIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MENS WASHROOM, PREP AREA AND SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BUILD-UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 59 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 45.9F/53.6F, GUACAMOLE 44.6F THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $39.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WITH TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE READING 170F AND THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING STRIP READING 135F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 180F AND MEASURING DEVICE READING MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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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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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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK OF THE PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Sep 15, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES THAT ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Oct 27, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST THE SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. 4-302.13(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSE ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST INCLUDE DISCLOSURE INFORMATION ON MENU.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORED UNDER SEWER PIPES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE LIQUOR FROM UNDER SEWER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES TO PREVENT DRIPPING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT LEASER AND PROVIDE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR PATIO DINING AREA HOSE BIB. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SUPPLIED TO WAIT-STATION AREA DUMP SINK. ALSO, NOT CONNECTED TO DRAIN. MUST INSTALL A PROPERLY PLUMBED DUMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE LARGER GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE LARGER GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH, UNEVEN EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND IN GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 100 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-GUACAMOLE 49.8F, GRILLED ONIONS 47.3F, PORK 47.3F, CHICKEN (59.0F, 47.8F, 44.4F,45.5F),SHRIMP 44.1F, BEEF 44.6F, TOMATOES 55.4F, EGGS 71.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LIDS OF SERVICES COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP NOT MAINTAINED WITH LOOSE LID AND TORN GASKET AND MISSING KNOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT WITH CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Jun 4, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL AND DATE.
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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 FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT PREPARATIONA AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER BARS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALL AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST RELOCATE.
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Apr 4, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE BOOTHS AT ENCLOSED OUTDOOR PATIO AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ITEMS THAT MUST BE REMOVED TO CONTROL RAT HARBORAGE.(RATS BURROWING IN THESE AREAS) MUST REMOVE OLD BIKE, UNUSED CONTAINERS, WOODEN PALLET, AND TOOL SHED MUST BE EMPTIED OF CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL AND DATE.
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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 FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT PREPARATIONA AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER BARS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALL AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST RELOCATE.
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Jan 23, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL AND DATE.
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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 FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT PREPARATIONA AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER BARS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALL AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST RELOCATE.
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Oct 24, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLING OVERHEAD FAUCET OVER TOP LOADING BEVERAGE MACHINE CLOSEST TO DOOR.
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Oct 17, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT "DS COMPANY SHOT BAR" ON PATIO, WHERE SODA GUNS AND ICE BINS ARE LOCATED FOR DRINK PREPARATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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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 SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT IN CORNER BEHIND STEAMER. NOTED APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROX. 3/4 INCH GAP ALONG TOP EDGE OF PATIO FRONT DOOR (A BEVERAGE STATION EXISTS WITHIN THE PATIO AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED FOR SERVICE). MUST ELIMINATE GAP TO THE OUTSIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS TO BE PEST AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE LIQUOR BOTTLES UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE GUTTERS UNDER EXPOSED LINES OR RELOCATE BOTTLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN SODA GUN NOZZLES OF GRAYISH RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN STICKY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING IN BETWEEN THE COILS OF THE METAL SODA GUN PIPING THAT ATTACHES TO THE GUN HEAD. MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND BAR 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL TO LEFT OF STEAMER UNIT IN BASEMENT, WHERE DRYWALL PANELING IS EXPOSED. MUST MAINTAIN WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL FAUCETS, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DRINK MACHINES AT THE FRONT HALF OF THE BAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ds Tequila Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ds Tequila Co. on file is from Aug 22, 2023. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ds Tequila Co.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ds Tequila Co..
Has Ds Tequila Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ds Tequila Co. have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ds Tequila Co. 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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