Galway Arms
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Galway Arms stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
Galway Arms' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. WATER WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN TURNING KNOBS. WATER IS TURNED OFF BY CLOSING WATER VALVE BELOW HAND SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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58
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDLE RODENT BAIT STATION STORED UPRIGHT BETWEEN WALL AND FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE WITH BARE HANDS, MOVING BAIT STATION OUTDOORS AND DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTERWARDS.PERSON IN CHARGE THEN PROCEEDED TO HANDLE SLICED CHEESE WITH BAREHANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA AND BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE MEASURED AT 0 PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SHAVED PARMESEAN CHEESE 56.4 F,GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 54.7 F, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE 45.5 F, LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 47.8 F, HAMBURGER 61.7 F AT APPROXIMATELY 108 LBS VALUED $88 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ALL ICE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED SNAP RODENT TRAP DEVICES UNDER KITCHEN STOVE WITHIN TWO FEET OF FOOD COOLING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE ENCASED TRAPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT RODENT IS CAUGHT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLING FOOD IN ICE BATH STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOVE IN KITCHEN, FOOD STORED ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS, AND POTATOES STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO STORE FOOD ON THE FLOOR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS FOR STORAGE AND TO ADDRESS LEAK FROM CEILING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ON TOP FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS BLOWN OUT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING COVERING CEILING LIGHTS ABOUT DISHMACHINE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : 2-402.11--- NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE/STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)--- TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.--
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.17--- NOTED SEVERAL DIRTY/SOILED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTER, MISSING FLOOR TILES ALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN 2X4 ATTACHED TO THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.---POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. 6-501.12--- NOTED THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION #5-203-11 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN, BAR AND BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE # #5-203-11 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. DISH WASHER MUST EXIT THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AND ENTER ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROOM TO THE COOKS LINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-13-21 REPORT #2545480 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE/STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CAULKING AT THE SAME SINK IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL DIRTY/SOILED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTER, MISSING FLOOR TILES ALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN 2X4 ATTACHED TO THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPLACE.----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 2ND FLOOR LADIES WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMENS WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AND AT DUMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN WATER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS ON MAIN COOKING LINE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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90
Dec 23, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING FROM FOOD ITEM AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALSO, PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/26/2019, REPORT #2280042. #51- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEAR FRENCH FRY FREEZER CHESET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN SOUP SITTING OUT ON COUNTER. CHEF STATED HE WAS THAWING IT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD BY PLACING IN REFRIGERATOR OR RUNNING UNDER WATER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR IN BASEMENT LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH A LARGE CRACK AT DOOR WAY PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND AT DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT WHERE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TO A DRY AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE BREAKING THROUGH CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NEAR COOK LINE ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED, DRESSINGS, BEEF PATTIES, ETC. STORED IN FRONT COOLERS AT PREP/COOK LINE AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, ETC. INSTALLED ON WALL ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -ALL BARS -CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF ON SEVERAL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING RACKS AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT: 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP SINK AT SAID AREAS FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA INOPERABLE/LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEAR FRENCH FRY FREEZER CHESET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRENCH FRY FREEZER CHEST DOOR BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE AREA, DISH WASHING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AREA CHIPPED AND CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 23, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED AT HOT LINE/ KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED STEAM TABLE NOT HOLDING HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES AND ABOVE TAGGED STEAM TABLE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR STEAM TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: HOT FOODS IN STEAM TABLE AT INADEQUATE HOT TEMPERAURES FROM 60 TO 80 F THEY ARE GRAVY,CURRY SAUCE,ARTICHOKE SAUCE,BEEF BROTH,LAMB BROTH AND PARSNIPS. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS DESTROYED TOTAL 6 POUNDS AT 87.00 DOLLARS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:30PM TO 2:00PM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GRAVIES,ARTICHOKE SAUCE AND PARSNIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 DOOR HANDLE AT WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS REPAIR,GASKETS NOT REPAIRED AT THREE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR FREEZER VIOLATION #33 FANGUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DUST NEEDS CEANING.SEE INSPECTION #1950763 DATED 8/18 2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST ON SHELF ON STAND WHERE GRILL IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED AT HOT LINE/ KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DRAIN. NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS NOTED NO GREASE TRAP AT MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 18, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN OOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HINGE & LID ON TOPSIDE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA CHEMICAL TABLE,COFFEE STATION PREP TABLE,BASEMENT PREP AREA POT & PAN STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PERSONAL FAN,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SINK BASIN AT 1ST FL. BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR DRAIN TROOF.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN COFFEE STATION AREA,MISSING WALLBASE NEAR 2ND FL. BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WOMEN'S 2ND FL. FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK,MISSING 2-SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK PREP AREA
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 44.1F 8/8/16,10LBS. COOKED BEEF STEW 44.0F 8/10/16,36LBS. COOKED CORNED BEEF 43.5F,43.6F,43.7F,43.9F,44.0,44.1F 8/6/16,12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN POT PIE 46.2F 8/10/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.66LBS.$109.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST & 2ND FL. BAR AREAS,BASEMENT MEN'S TOILETROOM.EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.ALSO REAR GARBAGE DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,GLASS WEAR ON DINING ROOM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HINGE & LID ON TOPSIDE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA CHEMICAL TABLE,COFFEE STATION PREP TABLE,BASEMENT PREP AREA POT & PAN STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PERSONAL FAN,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SINK BASIN AT 1ST FL. BAR .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR DRAIN TROOF.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN COFFEE STATION AREA,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 2ND FL. BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WOMEN'S 2ND FL. FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,MISSING 2- SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS OFF OF FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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Sep 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE PREP/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE FILTER IN THE HOOD.CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL ON THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC DOOR AND ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-005(A). ICE MACKER TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PORVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Aug 23, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 01/15/13 REPORT# 1198661 NOT CORRECTED.#35 WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. #38 LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 23, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR ALL. WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 46.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 48.3F, 1 QT COOKED MUSHROOM SAUCE AT 48.2F, 1 1/2 LBS LAMB SHANKS AT 48.3F, 7 LBS COOKED RIBS AT 48.2F, 7 LBS CHICKEN AT 48F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY CAN OF "RAID" ANT AND ROACH INSECTICIDE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR ALL. WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS (2) IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY HAND SINK BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 31, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.REPLACE BROKEN STOVE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.UNIT IS CORRODED ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Aug 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(CREAM CHEESE,COOKED RIBS,HUMMUS ETC.)TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO62672-16
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F; 30 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.9F; CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 46F; COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 52.7F TO 59F;2 CONTAINERS OF FRESH MOZZARELLA IN WATER AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48.1F;5 ROLLS OF GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.7F; 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF PUREED HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 48.7F;VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F;2 PANS OF COOKED SLICE CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48F.HEAVY CREAM AND MILK AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 65 VALUE467.57.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62672-16
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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: 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. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGES, BOTH BAR AREAS, COFFEE STATION)APPROX 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62673-17
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LID/COVER FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER COVERED IN LAYER OF GREASE AND CIGARETTE BUTTS.WASTE OIL IS DRIPPING ON GROUND FROM THE EDGE OF CONTAINER AND LID.OBSERVED FLIES AROUND AND ON TOP THE CONTAINER.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN LID,CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62673-17
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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.REPLACE BROKEN STOVE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.UNIT IS CORRODED ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galway Arms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Galway Arms on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Galway Arms?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Galway Arms.
Has Galway Arms' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Galway Arms have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Galway Arms 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 Galway Arms inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Galway Arms is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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