Houndstooth Saloon
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2023
78
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Houndstooth Saloon stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Houndstooth Saloon since Feb 24, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Houndstooth Saloon's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP BETWEEN DOORS FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE IN STORAGE AREAS AND ABOVE FOOD SHELVES MUST BE ENCASED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE OR RELOCATE FOOD SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELF AND WITH HOLES UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDER SCRAPE ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LEAKING AND LEAKED FOR SO LONG THAT A LAYER OF RUST,GRIMES AND GREASE ATTACHED TO SAID PIPE.REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS UNDER LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE, IN DISHROOM BASEMENT AREA,MUST BE RESEALED AND MAINTAINED. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Feb 15, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN CONTAINER BY THE FRYER AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 52.3F,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER .POUNDS 5,VALUE 21 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE: KITCHEN 4 DROPPINGS UNDER BASE OF OVEN.BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OVER 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS AT DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LIDS NOT CLOSED.MANAGER CLOSED LIDS WITH GARBAGE STICKING OUT OF CONTAINERS. THIGHT FITTED LIDS IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP BETWEEN DOORS FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL. REPAIR ISSUEDOOR
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE IN STORAGE AREAS AND ABOVE FOOD SHELVES MUST BE ENCASED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE OR RELOCATE FOOD SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELF AND WITH HOLES UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS..
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR(EAST AREA OF THE BAR COUNTER).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND LEAKED FOR SO LONG THAT A LAYER OF RUST,GRIMES AND GREASE ATTACHED TO SAID PIPE.REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID PIPE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MANAGER STATED GARBAGE IS PICKED UP ONCE A WEEK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICK-UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHROOM MUST BE RESEALED AND MAINTAINED WALL CAULKING ALONG THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED AND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.REPAIR ISSUE..
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Mar 31, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 23, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE, EQUIPMENT, AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE, AND ALL OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 2, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.16-- NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RUSTED METAL REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12-- KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16-- PLASTIC TAPE NOTED ALONG WOOD LEDGE ALONG THE BAR AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED AN INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A LEG/PROP FOR THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. 4-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-602.13-- 1ST FLOOR METAL RACK FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOTED WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND SINK, UNDER THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE, AT THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING AREA, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER.-----MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR REFRIGERATION ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK, AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. : 6-501.114-- ALL STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT NOTED WITH PILED UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 31, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-19-20 REPORT #2373990 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. TODAY'S SUMMARY WAS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS IN BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT BAR SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: I NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RUSTED METAL REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC TAPE WAS NOTED ALONG THE WOOD LEDGE ALONG THE BAR AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED AN INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A LEG/PROP FOR THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. 1ST FLOOR METAL RACK FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND SINK, UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE, AT THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING AREA, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER.-----MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR REFRIGERATION ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ARE NOTED WITH PILED UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 11, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, COLESLAW, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT LOWER LEVEL PREA AREA, ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWLS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUATED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR AT BAR AREAS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTERED AT SOME BASEMENT ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCF FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCF FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH A DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET IN THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND A LEAKY DRAIN PIPE IN THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE BEER COOLERS AT THE FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE FROM WALK IN KEG COOLER #2.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STRIPPED AND CAN ONLY BE CONTROLLED BY THE MIXING VALVE KNOB CLOSER TO THE SPOUT OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR THE HANDLE SO THAT HOT WATER CAN BE CONTROLLED PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN THE PEPSI COOLER.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL COUNTER OF THE HOT FOODS WINDOW TO THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED METAL/OPEN SEAMS AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS AT ENTRANCE TO MAIN BAR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. DIRTY FLOOR OF THE FOOD BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER AT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE FROM THE CONDENSATION OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. MISSING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE ON THE MIDDLE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE MAIN BAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH COOLERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AROUND THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS IN THE DRYWALL IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS INSIDE OF THE DRY BULK FOODS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Aug 29, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Consumer advisory must be posted.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Aug 9, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD -UP ALSO MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WHERE THE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED
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Aug 2, 2013
Routine
3 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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR AT BOTTOM MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD -UP ALSO MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WHERE THE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LID OF COOKS LINE SMALL COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS UPPER AND LOWER. SLICER FOUND DIRTY IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. WOODEN BOARD ON FLOOR UNDER TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER WALK-IN COOLER METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST REMOVE, MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING LIQUID UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR REAR REFRIGERATOR AREA. MUST REPLACE. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SODA STATION ICE BIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE TUBES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Aug 30, 2011
Routine
6 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. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET INSIDE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS FROM SHELF, USED AS SHELF LINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, (FOOD DEBRIS),SPECIALLY CORNERS.CLEAN FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE NEXT TO MAIN BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT .PROVIDE CEILING FOR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,ALSO WALL BEHIND THE SAME UNIT(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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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.DETAI CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD (DUST BUILD-UP) IN KITCHEN.
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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.PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Houndstooth Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Houndstooth Saloon on file is from Feb 24, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Houndstooth Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Houndstooth Saloon.
Has Houndstooth Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Houndstooth Saloon have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Houndstooth Saloon 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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