Fred's at Barneys New York
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Fred's at Barneys New York has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 10, 2018. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Fred's at Barneys New York's record stops at Sep 10, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Fred's at Barneys New York's 35 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Sep 10, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/SLICING ORANGE GARNISH/READY TO EAT FOOD, AT FRONT BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING BREAD BASKET FOR CONSUMPTION, AT BREAD STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 (A-D)- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HAND SINK, AS WELL AS BEVERAGE STATION HAND SINK, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12- FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), SHREDDED CHICKEN, CHEESE PIZZA, SALMON, ETC. WERE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND COOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS, AT RISK 1 SITES, MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED ON MENU IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER, AS WELL AS AND INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE ON MENU WITH INDICATION OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON WIRE SHELVING UNIT, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED SITE TO REMOVE AND TO REPLACE WITH PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL LINER AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE COLD WATER KNOB AT 2-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, (SUGAR TUB) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEAT, SEAFOOD, RELISHES, CHEESE, ETC ) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 60# OF FOOD WORTH $350. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT FROM LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING, FAN VENT COVER AND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WINE COOLER WALKL-IN AND THE PRODUCE WALK-IN.
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Nov 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALL, CEILING, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND AROUND FRONT ENTRANCE OF BAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT DISH ROOM OF DEBRIS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM, KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN KITCHEN AT CEILING AND WALLS BY ICE MACHINE.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, SUCH AS COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED SOME CALCIUM BUILD UP.
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Jun 24, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE BROILER AND WIRE STORAGE RACK BETWEEN THE OVENS AND PASTA STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LABELS ON SPICE STORAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RACK OF DIRTY DISHES NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE BIN LAYING ON ICE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL(7-38-020). OBSERVED 8-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE LEFT WALL OF BAR'S DUMP SINK, 4-ON THE CABINET WHERE LIQUOR BOTTLES ARE STORED (ABOVE THIS SINK). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS & ELIMINATE SOURCE. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR'S DUMP SINK IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Mar 23, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT BAR & MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/GUNK/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CONDENSERS/FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS; DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS; DUST/GREASE SPOTS AT HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKINGIN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS OF DISHMACHINE-MUST ADDRESS, TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fred's at Barneys New York last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fred's at Barneys New York on file is from Sep 10, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fred's at Barneys New York?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fred's at Barneys New York.
Has Fred's at Barneys New York's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fred's at Barneys New York have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fred's at Barneys New York means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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