Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2018
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Score
Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers has been inspected 13 times since 2010. On Aug 20, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers dates to Aug 20, 2018.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Aug 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM BARS WITHOUT IDENTIFING THE MAJOR ALLERGEN (DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MAJOR ALLERGEN AND PROPERLY LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOR A REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM BARS MADE AT THE FACILITY USING A PRE-MADE ICE CREAM MIX, NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM BARS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN THE WALL COVING LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOSE FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THE HOSES SO THAT THEY DO NOT REST IN THE WATER WHEN FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 21, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND OPEN CONTAINERS OF BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINERS OF SLICED TOMATOES AND CHEESE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE READY-TO-EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW MEAT. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Ice buckets stored on floor, instructed to keep off floor.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda dispenser guns not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling above ice maker in basement in poor repair, instructed to install a barrier above ice maker.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WASTER WATER PIPE OVER THE CHESS FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (NON-PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO WRAP THE PIPE OR REMOVE THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRYER WHEELS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLING EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FIRST FLOOR HANDSINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 15, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IN BAR AREA MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SHEILD NEEDED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAIN. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE IS 58.3 DEGREES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. UNIT IS BEING SERVICED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED STEAK 56.3 DEGREES 10 POUNDS, CHICKEN 55.8 DEGREES 5 POUNDS. ETC... ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISGARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 59.00 20 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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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: FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN BASEMENT BEER ROOM. OBSERVED 30-35 FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IN BAR AREA MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAIN. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STAIRWELL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Aug 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND DISHMACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(OLD BOXES,ETC.)
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PITS/STAINS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER GASKETS.
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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 FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS(X2) ABOVE PREP COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. OBSERVED BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LOOSE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Mar 10, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUPMENT IN PREP AREA, BAR GUN HOLDER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP, LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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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 LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPAIR WALL AND SEAL ALL OTHER HOLES IN WALL.
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Aug 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found exterior of dishmachine not clean.
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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. Found floors not clean at main kitchen areas/grease buildup by cooking equipment.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine at lower level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers on file is from Aug 20, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers.
Has Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hackney's Printers' Row — Hax Hops & Hamburgers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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