Hash House a Go Go
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2018
74
Score
Hash House a Go Go has been inspected 18 times since 2010. Hash House a Go Go was last inspected on Feb 26, 2018. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Hash House a Go Go's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 26, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Hash House a Go Go's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (POTATOES, GRAVY) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH UNCOVERED SILVERWARE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET SILVERWARE MUST BE COVERED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP STATION WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THAT IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 4 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER IN 2 DOOR COOLER (NEXT TO 4 DOOR COOLER). MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA MADE OF CARPET. INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLOOR IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE- MUST REFINISH FLOORS OR RELOCATE LIQUOR STORAGE. OBSERVED BASEBOARD/COVING MISSING IN BASEMENT CONDIMENT STORAGE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE FREE OF GAPS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OILY DUST ACCUMULATING ON CEILING, LIGHT FIXTURES AND VENT COVER ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED WALL/BACKSPLASH BEHIND MOP SINK MISSING COVERING AND EXPOSING INSULATION BEHIND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN WASTE PIPING OF CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE DRAIN LATCH IS OPEN. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED HANDLE BROKEN ON BASEMENT TOILET. MUST REPAIR.
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74
Sep 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 57.3F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES( MEAT LOAF, DELI MEAT...) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF COCKROACHES STILL EXISTING IN KITCHEN, 15 LIVE ONES FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Sep 26, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 57.3F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES( MEAT LOAF, DELI MEAT...) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 40F OR LOWER, 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF BEEF MEAT LOAF AT 55.4F, 10 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 54.7F, ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $2000.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FACILITY INFESTED WITH COCKROACHES, FOUND OVER 80 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP KITCHEN TABLE, DISH MACHINE, BAR AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, OVER 100 HALF DEAD ROACHES STUCK ON GLUE BOARD UNDER KITCHEN TABLES. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND GLASS BOTTLE PLACED IN ICE BIN THAT IS FOR CONSUMPTION AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE FOR DRINKS TO CHILL BOTTLES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, TRASH PILING HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER TOP LINE, LIDS WIDE OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS DOWN WITH GARBAGE BELOW DUMPSTER FILL LINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD BEING PREPARED ON SERVICED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSERS AND HOLDERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF ALL BOOTHS IN THE SMALL REAR PARTY ROOM AREA TORN AND NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF ALL THE BOOTH LOCATED BEHIND THE GRAY CURTAIN IN THE SMALL PARTY ROOM AREA SO AS TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND AN ICE BIN HOLDER AT THE BAR WITHOUT A COVER. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BIN HOLDERS AT THE FRONT BAR AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOUL SMELL IN THE MEN'S 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM AND THE BASEMENT UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE FOUL SMELL AT BOTH RESTROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE MAIN COOKING PREP LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND ABOVE THE SAUCE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND A NON-WORKING GLASSWARE MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE.MACHINE WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH INSPECTS UNIT.CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF ALL BOOTHS IN THE SMALL REAR PARTY ROOM AREA TORN AND NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF ALL THE BOOTH LOCATED BEHIND THE GRAY CURTAIN IN THE SMALL PARTY ROOM AREA SO AS TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND AN ICE BIN HOLDER AT THE BAR WITHOUT A COVER. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BIN HOLDERS AT THE FRONT BAR AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOUL SMELL IN THE MEN'S 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM AND THE BASEMENT UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE FOUL SMELL AT BOTH RESTROOMS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE MAIN COOKING PREP LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND ABOVE THE SAUCE PREO AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPPED AND SERVERD. (EGGS, MEAT, RTE FOODS). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 SALAD STATION PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD IS WORN-OUT,WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND AT SOUTH END OF KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DOWNSTAIRS STORAGE CLOSET VERY CLUTTER WITH ARTICLES ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND ALSO TO ELEVATE ALL ITMES AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Jan 20, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 SALAD STATION PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD IS WORN-OUT,WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND AT SOUTH END OF KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND AT DISHWASHING/SHELVING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 SALAD STATION PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD IS WORN-OUT,WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.ALSO,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND AT SOUTH END OF KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOPS FOR THE ICE MACHINES INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 51F, CHEESE 54F,VEGETABLES 55.2F, CHICKEN SALAD 56.6F, EGGS 45.9F, TOMATOES 45.4F, CHICKEN 50.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE TWO LINE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AIR TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F AND 48.2F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND TURKEY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE TWO LINE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED TURKEY AT 50.3F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.1F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 52.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 53.2F, SHELL EGGS AT 53.7F, EGG WHITES AT 44.F, GRAVY AT 55.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO, OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND AT THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1395893 ON 2/3/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - DEFROST ICE FROM INTERIOR OF LINE PREP COOLER ON THE CONDENSER UNIT AND MAINTAIN. 34/01 - RESEAL THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 35/01 - SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR THE CEILING ALONG THE KITCHEN HALLWAY TO THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. 36/01 - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD. 38/01 - REPAIR ALL THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY CAN ALL HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASH AREA, PREP AREA AND BARS WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOPS FOR THE ICE MACHINES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 3, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ICE FROM INTERIOR OF LINE PREP COOLER ON THE CONDENSER UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RESEAL THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR THE CEILING ALONG THE KITCHEN HALLWAY TO THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY CAN ALL HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASINS.
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Jan 27, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SAUSAGES STORED IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT 114.6F. ALSO OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CUT MELON STORED ON ICE AT 56.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3# OF FOOD WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES AT THE 1ST FLOOR OR THE BASEMENT BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AT BOTH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MANAGEMENT ADDED A BOTTLE OF SANITIZER AT THE 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE AND A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE WAS OBSERVED. THE BASEMENT DISHMACHINE WAS NOT SET UP WITH ANY CHEMICALS AT THIS TIME. BASEMENT BAR DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BAR AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED. PLUMBING WAS PROVIDED FOR A HANDSINK WITH COLD AND HOT WATER VALVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THIS AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF THE BASEMENT BAR UNTIL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE COOK'S LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES OF THE LARGER ICE MACHINE AND DISCOLORATION AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE RUST AND DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAY FROM THE PREP AREA TO THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. APROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ICE FROM INTERIOR OF LINE PREP COOLER ON THE CONDENSER UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA INCLUDING FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. RESEAL THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR THE CEILING ALONG THE KITCHEN HALLWAY TO THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARMTENT SINK SO THAT IT IS NOT SPRAYING WATER. REPAIR ALL THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY CAN ALL HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASINS.
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Feb 19, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK-FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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90
Aug 12, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hash House a Go Go last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hash House a Go Go on file is from Feb 26, 2018. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hash House a Go Go?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hash House a Go Go.
Has Hash House a Go Go's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hash House a Go Go have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hash House a Go Go 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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