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Holiday Bar & Grill

740 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Holiday Bar & Grill stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 13, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Holiday Bar & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 13, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Holiday Bar & Grill's 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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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT BAR COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES BETWEEN KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR AND OUTER EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH HOLES IN THEM AT THE BAR AREA.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIFE HOLDER IN THE LKLITCHEN IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE HOLDER.
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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 INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, USE THE SMALL MACHINE INSTEAD.
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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. THE FLOOOR AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE RANGE IS GREASY AND HAS A HOLE BY THE TOP OF THE STAIRS, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE BASEMENT ICE SCOOP IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE BASEMENT ICE SCOOP.
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Aug 10, 2010
Routine
4 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. Ice build-up under condenser of 3-door cooler in main kitchen, must check & maintain.
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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. In terior panel of small ice machine in basement, must be kept clean.
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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. Grease build-up on wall panel to the left of fryers must be kept clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix the leak on the drip pan under the condenser of the walk-in cooler in basement (south wall).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Bar & Grill on file is from Jun 13, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Holiday Bar & Grill.

Has Holiday Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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