Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers

3155 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2019
52
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 20, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 20, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.

Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers' latest score of 52 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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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 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 55.6F AND 51.6F, GRAVY 60.4F AND 58.3F, FISH 44.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 55 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 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. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. FRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED NOODLES INSIDE COOLER WITH NO LABEL. MUST LABEL WITH 7 DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON ICE ON THE PREP COUNTERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED EGGS AT 77 DEGREES, PORK SPREAD AT 78 DEGREES AND A CHEESE SPREAD AT 67 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 1.5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $10. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT CONSUMER ADVISORY OBSERVED PRINTED IN MENU. THE STATEMENT PROVIDED DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FULL, REQUIRED VERBAGE FOR BURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. A PROPER PLACARD WAS PROVIDED AND HUNG ON WALL DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CANNING MACHINE MOUNTED TO A SLAB OF UNFINISHED WOOD. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FLOOR FAN IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF NEW GROWLERS STORED ON PALLETS IN THE PARKING GARAGE JUST OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT THE GROWLERS MUST BE STORED INSIDE, WITHIN LICENSED FACILITY.
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Jun 2, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING TO THE RIGHT SIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER THE BAR WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND SINK AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MOP CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE CEILING OF BREWERS STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL. NO OPEN SEAMS OR GAPS.
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May 26, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.F TO 55.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS FISH AT 52.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CHICKEN AT 51.8, FISH AT 52.3F,COLESLAW AT 50.5F, CHORIZO AT 52F, COOKED PORK AT 51.7F, CHEESE AT 55.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.MANAGER STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 40LBS AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TWO OPEN FLATS OF EGGS ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN CASES OF FRESH FRUITS, LEMONS, ORANGES AND A PAN OF SHREDDED PREPARED CHEESE, BAGS OF CHEESE. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW EGGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE FAR LEFT KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE HANDLE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING TO THE RIGHT SIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER THE BAR WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND SINK AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MOP CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE CEILING OF BREWERS STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLERS OR REPAIR INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PILED WOOD FROM REAR DUMPSTER AREA.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO DEEP FRYERS 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: ALL FLOOR DRAIN WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS ,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE UPRIGHT COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SENDED, BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED SINKS AND SHELVING AND ON CEILING BY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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May 9, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers on file is from Aug 20, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers.

Has Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Last Bay Beer Company Llc — Dryhop Brewers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.