Hops and Barley
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Hops and Barley has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Hops and Barley's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMETNT SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATERS COMING UP FROM LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE BAR UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE DEBRIS ON TOP OF MENTIONED GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Apr 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . (NOTED MOST OF THE CONTAINERS HAS A DATE ALREADY).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. AND A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTALL OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT (NOTED ICE BIN IS COVERED BY ALUMINUM FOIL AS A COVER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE ROOM IN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up on wheels of cooking equipment. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found excessive dust build up and debris on pipes, and drink lines under (main floor) bar 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found loose baseboard and small hole in corner of dry storage room downstairs. Must fill hole and repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found walls behind (main floor) bar heavily soiled. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: (Main floor) bar exposed hand sink has a small leak from the pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOKS LINE COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB SOUP AT 48.8F, 2 LBS COLE SLAW AT 47.7F, 3 LBS SHRIMP AT 45.2F, 3 LBS ROASTED PEPPERS AT 46.1F, 4 LBS BEEF AT 44.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. BOTH COOLERS FOUND OVERSTOCKED WITH FOODS AND UNABLE TO CIRCULATE COOL AIR TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF BOTH COOLERS AFTER SEVERAL FOODS REMOVED FOUND TO BE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 39.3F AND 38.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BEING STORED IN REFRIGERATION IN USED RAW CHICKEN BOXES. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $180.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE ROASTED PEPPERS, AND ON TOP OF CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOODS. RAW EGGS IN SAME COOLER STORED ABOVE FRESH PRODUCE. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET OR FRESH CUT FRIES STORED DIRECTLY UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AND CLOTH TOWEL AS A SEPARATOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN ONE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY INSIDE ICE STORAGE BIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. LEAK ON THE HANDLE OF THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR CEILING PIPING IN BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-4-14 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED #34- NOTED FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (NOTED POOLED WATER AT SAME AREA).SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR TAPE AS A REPAIR METHOD FOR COOKS LINE FOOD TICKETS OR DOOR HANDLE OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR OF THE COOKS LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 2 BARS (1ST FLR/BSMT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (NOTED POOLED WATER AT SAME AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN REACH IN FREEZER , PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER.
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Mar 1, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks in reach in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, equipment, 1st floor, and bsmt storage sreas need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, missing light shields in bsmt. food storage area shall be provided.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIAL CLINGING TO TUBES TOUCHING ICE,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE,TAG MACHINE NOT TO USE;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
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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. SHELVES FOR CLEAN PLATES/UTENSILS NOT CLEAN,SHELVES IN BEER COOLER,BASEMENT NOT CLEAN,CABINETS IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT;COOLER,BAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Cleaned multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent comtaminate before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine, deep fryer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and in basement storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not hanging inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide hanging thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hops and Barley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hops and Barley on file is from Aug 20, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hops and Barley?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hops and Barley.
Has Hops and Barley's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hops and Barley have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hops and Barley 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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