Emerald Isle
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Emerald Isle 22 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE EXIT DOORS TO THE PATIO. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584727 DATED 11/6/2023: #38 "OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEP AT 6684 N NORTHWEST HWY SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DRAWER COOLER ARE TORN/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX BATHROOM TRASH WITH NO TRASH RECEPTACLE/COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INZTRUCTED TO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 ASHTRAYS ON REAR PATIO AND 10 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND CEASE USING FLOOR AS AN ASHTRAY AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 6, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEP AT 6684 N NORTHWEST HWY SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND SIDES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE KEG WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT MAIN BAR.
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Sep 24, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK IN PREP, BAR AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
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Jul 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK IN (2) BAR AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, BREAD CRUMBS ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF MAIN FRONT SLIDING DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOORS IN (2) BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP,TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS ANS PANS MUT BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER ,INTERIOR OF THE DOOR ALSO WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE HAS NO LID OR COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE LEFT OF THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISHWARE RACK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR TRUE STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE (TIGHT SPACE UNABLE TO SEE BEHIND UNIT).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN WOMENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LOWER WALLS OF THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE ALL SPLASHED STICKY LIQUID DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install a splashguard to the left of the bar exposed handsink next to the clean dishes and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed all of the bar soda gun nozzles and holders to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the underside of the bar counter to be dirty and sticky. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup on the fryer by the flat top. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: at the bar along the walls, in the kitchen under the freezers and three compartment sink, and in the basement along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a leaking pipe in the basement near the grease trap (not sewage). Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the two soda guns near the closed end of the bar to have no drain tube or incomplete drain tubes above the ice bin. Instructed facility to install drain tubes that connect to a floor drain and to maintain.
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Jun 15, 2016
Reinspection
4 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 WITH DUST AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAINPIPE FROM CEILING INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR AND REAR EXIT MIDDLE BOTTOM DOOR (LEADING TO PATIO) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EACH DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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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 WITH DUST AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAINPIPE FROM CEILING INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 7, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AND SANDDOWN TO SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, REACH-IN COLLER GASKETS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, AND SODA GUNS HOLDER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTEC TO REPAIR AND REGROUT FLOOR. FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAILM CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GRATE ON FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED NOT INSIDE BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLER.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE BOX NOT CLEAN, OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX WITH WASTE GREASE OPN TOP LID, ENCRUSTED ALONG SIDES AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AND SANDDOWN TO SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, REACH-IN COLLER GASKETS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, AND SODA GUNS HOLDER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTEC TO REPAIR AND REGROUT FLOOR. FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAILM CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GRATE ON FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED NOT INSIDE BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLER.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON INTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA/BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER LOOSE/DOES NOT FIT CEILING LIGHT SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CORRECT SIZE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND METAL TUBE AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDTIONAL KNIFE RACKS FOR KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER UNUSED PIZZA OVEN ALSO FOUND 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM SAID SHELF, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BASE TILES LOOSE FROM WALL IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DAMAGED TILES TO WALL/SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN....CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AND SHELVE UNDERNEATH GRILL AT THE KITCHEN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 26, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep fryer cabinet, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in kitchen. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Soda guns not properly installed. Instructed to install drainline on soda gun holder to dispose of liquid waste.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK ON ONE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH BEER CAPS BY THE WALL BASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emerald Isle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emerald Isle on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emerald Isle?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Emerald Isle.
Has Emerald Isle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emerald Isle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Emerald Isle means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Emerald Isle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emerald Isle is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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