Hamburger Mary's Chicago
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2020
61
Score
Going back to 2012, Hamburger Mary's Chicago has 18 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hamburger Mary's Chicago dates to Feb 11, 2020.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hamburger Mary's Chicago's 61 doesn't quite reach. 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
Feb 11, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOLER AT 52.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER INSIDE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1 POUND BEANS AT 56.1F, 4 POUNDS TURKEY AT 52.9F, 1 POUND TOMATO AT 54.9F, 2 POUNDS SPINACH DIP AT 52.9F, AND 5 POUNDS MAC AND CHEESE AT 50.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 13 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD. VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATED 5-10-19 INSPECTION # 2288639. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS 1STFLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR.
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61
May 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR AT 49F. THERE IS NO TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED IN COOLER AT THIS TIME. COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 COOLER TAGGED NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED WITHIN DISHWASHING AREA CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR DISHWASHER. INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS STORED IN OUT OF USE COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR. REMOVE ALL SOILED LINENS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED GASKETS TORN ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM STOVE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL LOWER METAL SHELVES IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT USED FOR FOOD WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR GASKETS UNCLEAN WITH A BUILDUP OF GRIME AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES AT BAR, SERVER STATION, COFFEE STATION AND SODA STATION. OBSERVED SHELVES AT SECOND BAR UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UPSTAIRS BAR HAS COOLER THAT IS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME AND CONTAINS ODOR AND IS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR 3COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK ALLEY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER.REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK ALLEY AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT IN USE STANDING FREEZER NEAR BACK DOOR IN BASEMENT STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST CLEAN OUT STAND UP FREEZER AND STORE PROPERLY. OBSERVED COOLER IN UPSTAIRS BAR UNCLEAN AND UNPLUGGED. ALL NOT IN USE COOLERS MUST BE STORED IN A SAFE CLEAN MANNER. OBSERVED BEER BREWING ROOM OFF OFF OF NORTH SIDE BAR ROOM WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED BREWING EQUIPMENT. ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER. ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO REDUCE CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL OF HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACES OF FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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May 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT LEAKING WITH EXCESSIVE ODOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND ELIMINATE LEAK AND ODOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS PRIORITY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR AT 49F. THERE IS NO TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED IN COOLER AT THIS TIME. COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 COOLER TAGGED NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED WITHIN DISHWASHING AREA CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR DISHWASHER. INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK ALLEY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER.REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK ALLEY AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL OF HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACES OF FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT IN USE STANDING FREEZER NEAR BACK DOOR IN BASEMENT STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST CLEAN OUT STAND UP FREEZER AND STORE PROPERLY. OBSERVED COOLER IN UPSTAIRS BAR UNCLEAN AND UNPLUGGED. ALL NOT IN USE COOLERS MUST BE STORED IN A SAFE CLEAN MANNER. OBSERVED BEER BREWING ROOM OFF OFF OF NORTH SIDE BAR ROOM WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED BREWING EQUIPMENT. ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER. ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO REDUCE CLUTTER.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS STORED IN OUT OF USE COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR. REMOVE ALL SOILED LINENS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED GASKETS TORN ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM STOVE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL LOWER METAL SHELVES IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT USED FOR FOOD WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR GASKETS UNCLEAN WITH A BUILDUP OF GRIME AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES AT BAR, SERVER STATION, COFFEE STATION AND SODA STATION. OBSERVED SHELVES AT SECOND BAR UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UPSTAIRS BAR HAS COOLER THAT IS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME AND CONTAINS ODOR AND IS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOX PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND SOME RUSTY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOX, CLEAN, REPAINT THE SHELVES NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND /OR REPLACE...NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND BAR SHELVES AT THE SECOND FLOOR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DUST AND STAINED CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR BY THE BREWERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EMPLOYEE CLOTHS AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR THEIR BELONGINGS.
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86
May 30, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES DOWN TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 2 OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOX PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND SOME RUSTY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOX, CLEAN, REPAINT THE SHELVES NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND /OR REPLACE...NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND BAR SHELVES AT THE SECOND FLOOR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH DIRT,STAINS, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND RUST:- POTATO CUTTER, CAN OPENER AND WAFFLE MAKER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DUST AND STAINED CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR BY THE BREWERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EMPLOYEE CLOTHS AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR THEIR BELONGINGS
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70
May 30, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR, REAR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED. INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FOOD COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, THE SAME FLOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT. FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR, REAR BAR EAST ICE BIN DIRTY WITH SODA SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING LIQUID ON THE BASEMENT LAUNDRY ROOM FLOOR AT SEALED FLOOR PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER DIRTY WITH GREASE AND MOLD. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR WALKWAY INCLUDING THE UNUSED FERREL CAT HOUSE, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
May 22, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR, REAR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED. INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FOOD COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, THE SAME FLOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT. FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR, REAR BAR EAST ICE BIN DIRTY WITH SODA SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING LIQUID ON THE BASEMENT LAUNDRY ROOM FLOOR AT SEALED FLOOR PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER DIRTY WITH GREASE AND MOLD. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR WALKWAY INCLUDING THE UNUSED FERREL CAT HOUSE, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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74
Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE ABC BAR AND FRONT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: GLASS LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT,CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW SILL 2ND FLOOR BAR APPROXIMATELY OVER 15 TOTAL, UNDER THE CHILDREN'S HIGH CHAIR STORAGE AREA OVER 5 TOTAL, PRIVATE ABC BAR ROOM UNDER-NEATH THE CURTAINS OVER 4 TOTAL, BEHIND THE ABC BAR FLOOR 3 TOTAL. ALSO FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE ABC BAR APPROXIMATELY 4 TOTAL, BASEMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 TOTAL, FRONT BAR APPROXIMATELY 4 TOTAL AND MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT 3 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE DJ COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE ABC BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE SMALL PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER IN THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS/MOSQUITOES HARBORAGE. MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND ELEVATE ARTICLES/ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT THE BACK OF THE STAGE 2ND FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR IN THE DJ BOOTH AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE AND DISCARD DEAD HOUSE FLIES AND WATER BUG APPROXIMATELY 8 TOTAL IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR,CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE SMALL PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER ON THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. GLASS LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT,CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. ON THE BABY'S HIGH CHAIR STORAGE AREA OVER 14 TOTAL, ON THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REC ROOM BAR OVER 4 TOTAL AND UNDERNEATH THE DRAPES IN THE FRONT AREA BY SMALL STAGE OVER 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE SMALL PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND THE MOTOR AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND DRY THE FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE REC ROOM BAR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER(WITH CRAB CAKE AND MINI HAMBURGER) WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT'S REACHING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CRAB CAKE AT 50.0F, 1.5 LBS AND MINI HAMBURGER AT 50.0F, 2 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $11.75, TOTAL 3.5 LBS.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH ALL DRAPES IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE WINDOWS APPROXIMATELY 60 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORMED THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE PREP AREA, INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT BAR, AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ,BEHIND THE STAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR, FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR(MARY'S REC), BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND BEHIND THE FRONT BAR ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE, MUST REPLACE AND CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE SAME AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE THE CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BAR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS VENTILATION FANS NOT WORKING/NOT ON AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
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Oct 9, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/01/12
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Oct 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, USE ICE FROM 1ST FLOOR MACHINE OR PURCHASE BAGGED ICE. MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTERTOPS AND SINKS IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOM/ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, REMOVE ALL LITTER AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL ALONG STAIRS TO 2ND FLOOR, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Apr 18, 2012
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. PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS
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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 DISHMACHNINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS. MUST 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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT MAIN BAR AND AT DISHWASH AREA ALSO MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AT DISHWASH AND MAIN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hamburger Mary's Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hamburger Mary's Chicago on file is from Feb 11, 2020. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hamburger Mary's Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Hamburger Mary's Chicago.
Has Hamburger Mary's Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hamburger Mary's Chicago have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hamburger Mary's Chicago 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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