House of Blues
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited House of Blues 16 times, with records going back to 2010. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which House of Blues' 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11---SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER PREP LINE COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, PREP LINE COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN THE SAME AREA ALSO, FLOORS IN BAR AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11---OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AND THE FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOUNDATION ROOM KICHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602719 DATED:09/13/2024 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF ALL THREE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #48---4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/27/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER PREP LINE COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, PREP LINE COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER DEBRIS AND POOLS OF STANDING WATER AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LARGE GARBAGE COMPACTOR UNIT IN SAME AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN THE SAME AREA ALSO, FLOORS IN BAR AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR KIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AND THE FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF ALL THREE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM BASE OF LARGE DISH MACHINE ONTO BOOSTER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM SAID AREA OF LARGE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 156F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 180F. CORRECTED ON SITE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 194F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AND 10PPM CHLORINE. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FOUNDATION ROOM LOUNGE AND LARGE DISH MACHINE IN FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AND 10PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH FLATTOP GRILL IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND REMOVED ALL TCS FOODS PRIOR TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH FLATTOP GRILL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORTS IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DATED 2/27/2023 AND 3/20/2023. INSTRUCTED A RECORD OF ALL VISITS DESCRIBING ALL PEST CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED, INCLUDING INSPECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES OR OTHER METHODS TO CONTROL PESTS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE INSPECTION REPORTS DATED 8/23/2023-5/13/2024 PRINTED AND PLACED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2585114 DATED 11/14/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK IN FREEZER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MISSING GROUT ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF ALL THREE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT FIRST FLOOR BAR WESTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON COLD WATER AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM BASE OF LARGE DISH MACHINE ONTO BOOSTER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM SAID AREA OF LARGE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON GROUND IN FRONT GARBAGE COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER FROM GROUND AROUND SAID AREA OF GARBAGE COMPACTOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build-up noted on walk-in freezer cooling lines, Instructed to remove.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Missing grout on first floor kitchen tiles, instructed to grout tiles and maintain..
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Mar 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED ON 1/28/22. REPORT #: 2547091 #51) 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AT ICE MACHINES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL OF 35 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FOUNDATION KITCHEN DISH AREA, MAIN KITCHEN DISH AREA AND SMALL STORAGE SECTION ACROSS. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY USING A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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Jan 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPSTAIRS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 136.1. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 190-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AT ICE MACHINES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND BAG-IN-A-BOX SET UP IN FOUNDATION KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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64
Oct 4, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS AT BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK NOTED AT 3-COMP SINK AT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES, MISSING GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INACCURATE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. GAUGE WAS REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING METHODS USED, FOUND 2 LARGE 20 QUARTS TUBS OF HEAVY GUMBO STEW STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 3 HOURS ( PER CHEF ) AT TEMP OF 143 F - 162 F, INSTRUCTED TO BREAK DOWN HOT FOOD INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS TO FACILITATE PROPER COOLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD ITEM PLACED INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND PLACED IN COOLER.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INTRUCTED TO LABELED AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANI BUCKET.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR CUT OUT AND WARPED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND YELLOW GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXTREMELY RUSTED OUT SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST BALCONY (FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN) AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(MEAT CAGE STORAGE RACK CASE) ON THE MAIN RESTAURANT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS TO HAVE SHELVING RACK SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR DUMP SINK ON THE MAIN RESTAURANT FLOOR BAR. IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOUND A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DIPPER WELL, SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK AND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS (ALONG COOKLINE) SURFACES PITTED/STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER (3RD FLOOR PREP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP BY PIZZA OVEN. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING ALSO 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCTS AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE/BROKEN DOOR PANEL AT THE SERVICE COOLER ON THE SERVICE PREP LINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. 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 GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT AND PLUG TO CLOSE THE SINK IS IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED A CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH(MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE 3 FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE TAG ATTACHED AND THEN STORED IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE SHELLFISH IS CONSUMED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4.5LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $9 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK GRAYISH,PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT RESTAURANT LEVEL FLOOR DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER ELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-050(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP,LID AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES DOWN TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK (FOOD PARTICLE, DIRT AND DEBRIS)WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE OTHER SINK. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCTS AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 3 FLOOR,LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLERS BY THE COOKING STOVE OF THE RESTAURANT LEVEL AND ALSO AT THE AT THE SMOKER ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN AND ALSO TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALSO FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS OF THE MAIN KITCHEN, LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT PIPPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PIPES WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTELS NOT LABELED AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE BINS NEXT TO ICE MAKER NOT STORED PROPELY, ONE INSID OTHER, ALSO ICE SCOOP HOLDER MUST BE REMOVABLE FOR PROPER WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS A CROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AT BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT DISH ROOM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK AT 4TH FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Must clean and sanitize bar gun holders and maintain to help prevent potential pest harborage.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must recaulk prep hand washbowl to wall(adjacent to 1st floor dishmachine), replace damaged ceiling tiles at 3rd floor prep area/liquor storage room also must repair damaged wall (by floorbase)next to convection oven.
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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. Observed one missing light cover above 1st floor dishmachine. Must provide and install light cover.
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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 repair leaks at lower level prep area 2-compartment sink faucet and at Junior Wells bar middle pipe of 3-compartment sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Blues last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Blues on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Blues?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at House of Blues.
Has House of Blues' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at House of Blues have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at House of Blues means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is House of Blues inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, House of Blues is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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