Lady Gregory's

5254-5260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lady Gregory's has 23 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated May 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lady Gregory's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA AND CORNER BAR AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS (ANTS, GNATS, FLIES) IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION OF DEAD INSECTS THAT MAY ATTRACT ADDITIONAL PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK BIN IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DRIED GREASE AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 5, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, AND LINENS STORED ON SHELVES LOCATED DIRECTLY BELOW WASTEWATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CONNECTED TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM DIRECTLY BELOW WASTEWATER LINES OR PROVIDE SHIELDING/PROTECTION FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS AND SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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95
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA AND INSIDE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR AND SHELVES IN SERVICE STATION BY THE DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BASEMENT FRONT OF THE HOUSE STORAGE ROOM (BY THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM)
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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78
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS NEAR THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAMES ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Jan 25, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER (UNDER FLAT TOP) RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES WITH FOOD/GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA FLOOR AND ALONG WITH CORNERS AT SAME. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA MISSING ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER #3. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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82
Mar 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING DIRTY POTS, UTENSILS, AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. LEFT THE AREA WENT TO DISHROOM HANDLED OTHER ITEMS, BROOM, FAUCET AND RE-ORGANIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RETURNED TO DISHMACHINE AREA AND HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN POTS, NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASK. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: DIRTY HANDLED FROM UNITS AND BRINGING DIRTY POTS AT DISHWASHING AREA AND CONSTANTLY WIPING HANDS AT CLOTH HANGING ON HIS SIDE OF APRON, GLOVED ONE HAND AND HANDLED READY TO EAT FOOD BY PICK IT UP FROM BASKET(FRIES AND RE-RANGED SANDWICH) ON CUSTOMER'S PLATE. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WEST PREP AREA. SOAP PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR(NORTH AREA) AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK BY THE MANAGER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGN MUST BE PROVIDED AND EACH HANDWASHING SINK, THROUGHOUT
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FROZEN BLUEWATER BOTTLES TO USE FOR COOLING PROCESS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH LIDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. DO NOT STORE SAID BOTTLE ON TOP DIRTY SHELVES. BOTTLES MUST BE PROTECTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, OR PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME UTENSILS: RUBBER SPATULAS HANGING IN PREP AREA ARE CHIPPED, MISSING PARTS AND BURNED/ MELTED HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID UTENSILS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT TRAY LINE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LIDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE BROKEN/CRACKED. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRTY BROKEN ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL. REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE TWO DOOR FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LIDS IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S AND GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOMS AT FIRST FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE AND LID
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA, SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL. REMOVE DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASSES ETC. BLACK SUBSTANCE ON METAL CEILING SHEETS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESS DEBRIS ABOVE JUICE BOXES IN STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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29
Mar 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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95
Feb 26, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS.ALSO, TUNA SOLD UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST DEVICES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITTAION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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78
Jan 11, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.CLEAN AND PAINT TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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78
Dec 10, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER OPENED THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ... NOTED A PLASTIC CUP INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS SERVING UTENSIL INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER .DISCUSSED THE NO BARE HAND POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES USE TONGS. SPOONS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED SLOW DRAIN INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS BATHROOMS ON THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT THE FRONT BAR OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 NOTED NO PROPER WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Sep 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CAULKING.
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95
Sep 1, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS (ICE) FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK AND PINK SLIME. MUST NOT STORE FRUIT/DRY FOODS IE:ONIONS AT THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOODS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON THE OFFICE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST 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: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AND CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CAULKING. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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78
Aug 28, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. SALAD COOLER FOUND AT 53.6F WITH CHOPPED EGGS AT 48F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED SALAD COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE AT 48.2F AND AT 52.5F, CHOPPED TOMATO AT 44.2F, CHOPPED EGGS AT 48F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN TWO DEEP, LARGE, 20 LB CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT 69.8F AND 69.3F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. TOTAL ESTIMATED LBS TO BE 50LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $375.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IODINE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING SANITIZER. OBSERVED 0PPM IODINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. SERVICE REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION TO SANITIZE TO 25PPM IODINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS (ICE) FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK AND PINK SLIME. MUST NOT STORE FRUIT/DRY FOODS IE:ONIONS AT THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOODS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON THE OFFICE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AND CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CAULKING. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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67
Dec 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD OF THE DOOR AND SHELVE OF THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULLATED DUST. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VENTILATION OF BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. BREAD FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ONE OF THE ICE MAKER IN FRONT OF THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE COFFEE TEA ROOM IN THE BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE IN THE SODA STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Oct 6, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL USED TO DISPENSE BEATS IN THE CONTAINER ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD ITEMS AND TO STORE THE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL 3 PITTED, PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE BACK WALL TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF A FRYER UNIT IN KITCHEN NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES IF EQUIPMENT IS NO LONGER BEING USED.
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78
Feb 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE MULTIPLE ICE BOX'S AT THE FRONT BAR. THE ICE BOX'S CONTAINED NO LIDS AND ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRINK RAIL AND SODA NOZZLE WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REGULARLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BOX AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED IN BETWEEN USE TO PROPERLY PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION. TIGHT FITTING LIDS WERE INSTALLED TO PROTECT ICE IN BETWEEN USE. CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT CLEAN BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO PROTECT DISHES DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DRYING RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME, DEBRIS, ETC. AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE HOOD VENT ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM NOT INTACT,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS BY THE WORKING STATION WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION,INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS MAY BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY THE WORKING STATIONS.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH MUSSELS STORED INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN,NOR SHELL FISH TAG KEPT ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS HAS REQUIRED. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED UNSOUND PRODUCTS.POUNDS 3, VALU#2.50. SHELL FISH AND TAG SHALL BE KEPT IN CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED UNTIL FINISHED.SHELL FISH TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,STRONG FOUL ODOR AT THAT AREA.PLUMBER CALLED BY THE MANAGER,NOT ON PREMISES YET.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE OF THE WASTE WATER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,48 HOURS GIVEN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-13, REPORT #1235903 #34-OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. #35- OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALL SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED AT POP GUN DISPENSER AT BAR(SOUTH AREA)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN. NO ICE BIN LIDS PROVIDED AT NORTH BAR INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM NOT INTACT,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.FOUND WATER WITH LAYER OF FOAM INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF SOAP BUCKET UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.WAST WATER WAS REMOVED.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS BY THE WORKING STATION WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION,INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS MAY BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY THE WORKING STATIONS.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT 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 FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIQUOR ROOM CLUTTERED (FOLDED TABLE, CARD BOARD BOXES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Jun 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME (MINERAL) BUILD UP INSIDE SMALL ICE MACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE FLOOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF LEADING TO OUT SIDE REAR OF BUILDEN.
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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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN DISH WASHING MACHINE IN BASEMENT & EXPOSED HAND/EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 2COMP. SINK IN BASEMENT/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVES & FRAME IN DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA LIQUOR & EXT. ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE CLUTTER OUT OF BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA,(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)/MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS INSTALLED & UP AND RUNNING WITH THERMOMETERSBEHIND BAR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES .
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lady Gregory's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lady Gregory's on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lady Gregory's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lady Gregory's.

Has Lady Gregory's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lady Gregory's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lady Gregory's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lady Gregory's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lady Gregory's is inspected around two times per year on average.