Hubbard Inn
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2013, Hubbard Inn has 23 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hubbard Inn trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE (MIDDLE) ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT REAR DISHWASHING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF AND IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON THIRD FLOOR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THIRD FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THIRD FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH GAUGES ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS DISPLAYING AN E FOR ERROR INSTEAD OF TEMPERATURE READING. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF AND IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD PRPE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS AND A 3-DOOR COOLER UNUSED, OUT OF ORDER SIGN POSTED ON COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED COOLERS FROM PREMISE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ONN SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES WITH EXCESS BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ONN SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MUST MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN AT ALL TIMES RO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD PRPE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS AND A 3-DOOR COOLER UNUSED, OUT OF ORDER SIGN POSTED ON COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED COOLERS FROM PREMISE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HOT WATER ON A METERED FAUCET TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 122.4F. MAINTENACE MANAGER CORRECTED HEAT ON HAND SINKS IN THE RESTROOM WHILE ON SITE. TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 113.4F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE. ON SITE MANAGER CLEANED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed NO ASTERISK FOR raw or undercooked foods ON IN HOUSE MENU AND ONLINE MENU. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 21, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE; POLICY IS MISSING SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BROWN RESIDUE ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN DISH AREA. FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TILE FLOORING AND WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR MOP SINK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 22, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON BEER COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN KNOB ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 2 STALLS OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINE BOTTLE STORED IN ICE BIN EMBEDDED IN ICE CUBES THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT MAIN FIRST FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE CUBES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND HAND SINK AT BAR USED AS A DUMP SINK WHERE A STRAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PLACED IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINKS FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NUMEROUS PACKAGES OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL TO PERFORM SUCH PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED ON A CONCRETE LEDGE BEHIND 3 COMP SINK THAT IS POOLING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WIRE SHELF OVER THE CONCRETE LEDGE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BURGERS, SALADS, SHELLFISH, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.18- OBSERVED BATH ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR REAR, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY AND IN USE AS STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES
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Nov 6, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING COOLER IN KITCHEN PANTRY AREA: 48.4F, 2LBS OF GROUND LAMB, $7.65 45.9F, 2LBS OF TZATZIKI SAUCE, $3.65 46.7F, 4OZ OF SAUTEED ASPARAGUS, $.75 48.2F, 1LB OF GOAT CHEESE, $4.95 48.8F, 2LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE MIX, 8.45 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 7LBS, 8OZ AT A VALUE OF $25.45 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN LARGER DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11-OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LARGER DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11- OBSERVED 2ND HAND SINK ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN LARGER DISH WASHING AREA, IN BASEMENT, BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SINK BASIN WAS IN USE AS DUMP SINK AND BLOCKED BY LARGE METAL SLOTTED/SCREEN. ALSO, OBSERVED HAND SINK AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR, IN USE AS DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND ENSURE HAND SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110- OBSERVED OVER FLOWING/EXCESSIVE TRASH AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND RECYCLE DUMPSTER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DUMPSTER AND RECYCLE DUMPSTER MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE/ATTRACTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR SERVICE, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL BAR LOCATIONS. ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED 2ND HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PANTRY PREP AREA ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. 2ND HAND SINK IN SAID AREA DID HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.18- OBSERVED BATH ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR REAR, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY AND IN USE AS STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRANCE TO STORAGE AREA BEHIND WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE DAMAGED. ALSO NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING OF BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINES ON 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE WATER INPUT LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THESE UNITS. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK SERVING REAR SERVER'S COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVERS WORKING DURING INSPECTION THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SERVERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER /WINE COOLERS ON 2ND FLOOR BAR UNCLEAN WITH SPILLS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS. OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS ABOVE BASEMENT MAIN KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILES ON 3RD FLOOR IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF FREIGHT ELEVATOR. REPAIR TILES AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLANDABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF COAT ROOM IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COAT ROOM FLOOR.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DISHROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR OF DISH MACHINE NEEDS GROUT INBETWEEN TILES TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBERVED FAUCET LOOSE ON SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. ATTACH AND MAINTAIN FAUCET TO SINK. OBSERVED MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE AREA WITH COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MAKE SURE ALL THEROMETERS ARE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. CHECK REFIGERATION UNITS OFTEN TO INSURE ALL UNITS ARE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEED TO BE HUNG PROPERLY AFTER USE. KEEP MOP AREA CLEAN TO DETER SMALL FLIES
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 25, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT 45-47F. ALL 3 UNITS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT SANITIZING AT 50-10 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER /WINE COOLERS ON 2ND FLOOR BAR UNCLEAN WITH SPILLS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS. OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS ABOVE BASEMENT MAIN KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILES ON 3RD FLOOR IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF FREIGHT ELEVATOR. REPAIR TILES AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLANDABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF COAT ROOM IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COAT ROOM FLOOR.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DISHROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR OF DISH MACHINE NEEDS GROUT INBETWEEN TILES TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBERVED FAUCET LOOSE ON SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. ATTACH AND MAINTAIN FAUCET TO SINK. OBSERVED MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE AREA WITH COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MAKE SURE ALL THEROMETERS ARE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. CHECK REFIGERATION UNITS OFTEN TO INSURE ALL UNITS ARE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEED TO BE HUNG PROPERLY AFTER USE. KEEP MOP AREA CLEAN TO DETER SMALL FLIES.
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Nov 9, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT ALL TIME. ESTABLISHMENT ABLE TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER INSPECTORS REQUEST AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS IN KITCHEN ALSO OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BAR SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT PREP AREA AND PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 24, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF 3RD FLOOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION TOUCHING SIDES WHERE ICE CUBES ARE MADE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FUSE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: 3RD FLOOR ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER/HOLDERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. SHRIMP AT 56.0F WORTH $28.00, TOTAL 2LBS. HAMBURGER AT 44.1F WORTH $75.00, TOTAL 20LBS. CHICKEN AT 44.0F WORTH $45.00 TOTAL 5LBS, STEAK AT 44.4F WORTH $60.00 TOTAL 5LBS, AND CORNED BEEF AT 44.5F WORTH $8.00 TOTAL 1LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $216.00 TOTAL 33LBS. COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD /CANOPY IN THE BASEMENT COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP /KITCHEN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE KNOBS ON LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 17, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hubbard Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hubbard Inn on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hubbard Inn?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hubbard Inn.
Has Hubbard Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hubbard Inn have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hubbard Inn 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 Hubbard Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hubbard Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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