Flagship Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Flagship Tavern & Grill, the earliest from 2013. On Apr 20, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Flagship Tavern & Grill since Apr 20, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT COFFEE STATION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/BEER COOLER REPAIR ISSUE, AT OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE GRIMES AND ITEM(BOTTLE CAPS,ETC) UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELD AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY SECURED AT FRAME. REPAIR ISSUE
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Mar 18, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE BAR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND 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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Mar 11, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATED OR PROOF OF WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND 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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Aug 25, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS FOR SAID LOCATIONS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BOTH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS FOR SAID LOCATIONS.
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Apr 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 102.14(N)NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET/SPRAYER AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.
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Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965896 ON 10-4-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29-INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING AND INSIDE ICE BIN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. MACHINE NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE ABOVE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS 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: MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.
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Oct 4, 2016
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS STORED TIGHTLY COVERED IN A DEEP METAL PAN IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 115.9F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. COOLER FOUND AT F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF COOKS. COOK ENTERED KITCHEN, RINSED HANDS IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THEN CONTINUED TO PUT GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOODS. THE OTHER COOK WAS NOTED PUTTING ON GLOVES ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS THEN CONTINUE TO WORK/PREPARE FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND PROPER HAND WASHING PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE AND WITHOUT SOAP. SINK COVERED WITH METAL TRAY CONTAINING FOOD CONTAINERS, PLASTIC CUPS, AN OPEN BAG OF CHIPS AND SALSA. TRAY WAS REMOVED TO REVEAL SINK FILLED WITH DATE/DOT LABELS, BIRTHDAY CANDLES, REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS AND A JAR OF VASELINE. SINK WAS ALSO EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DRIED ENCRUSTED KETCHUP. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL ITEMS, CLEANED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP. BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS EXISTED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED, A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN BREASTS AT 115.9F IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-12.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS AT BOTH THE BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1763510 ON 4-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING.#35- WOMANS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN SEAM AND ACCUMULATING DEBRIS. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER FROM SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WOMANS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR IS DRAINING SLOW AND LEFT HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 6, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flagship Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flagship Tavern & Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flagship Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Flagship Tavern & Grill.
Has Flagship Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flagship Tavern & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flagship Tavern & 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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