Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2024
58
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Nov 4, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585347 DATED 11/17/2023: #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2605272 DATED 10/24/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SUCH AS UNUSED POS SYSTEMS, DECOR, OLD BUFFETT PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME IN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED ON COOK LINE, IN DISH AREA, AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585347 DATED 11/17/2023: #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME BUILDUP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SUCH AS UNUSED POS SYSTEMS, DECOR, OLD BUFFETT PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME IN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Sep 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT 44.6F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT PREP AREA. FOUND RICE AT 46.6F, PORK AT 52.3F, CHICKEN AT 48.3F, FRESH CUT FRIES AT 50.2F, FISH AT 48.2F, DRESSING AT 48.2F, AND CHEESE AT 46.4F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CELINGS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELFS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AND CUT POTATO PRESS UNIT ON WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE BAR WITH DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS BUILD UP IN WEST END OF DINING AREA AND IN VENTILATION COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE QUATERNARY TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Jan 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS ON THE MENU SUCH AS BURGERS NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED AS BEING FOODS THAT MAY BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND PERTAINING TO THE PRINTED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH MISSING DRAINAGE PIPING. ALL WASTE WATER FROM THE SINK DRAINS ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE PIPING TO A WASTE WATER FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED AND FUNCTIONAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK EQUIPPED WITH A METAL STRAINER AND OBSERVED USED FRUIT FROM COCKTAILS. INSTRUCTED DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY LABELS INCLUDING EXPIRATION LABELS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF, COOKED PORK, COOKED POTATOES, SHREDDED CHEESE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS ON THE MENU SUCH AS BURGERS NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED AS BEING FOODS THAT MAY BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND PERTAINING TO THE PRINTED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 2-26-19 REPORT # NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS FOUND BEHIND AND BLOCKED BY BUSINESS LICENSE. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED STORED INSIDE FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED, MELTED, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DAMAGED FOOD CONTAINERS OR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE INCLUDING BASEMENT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS INCLUDING THE BIN LOCATED ON THE SERVER/CUSTOMER SIDE OF THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE METAL FOOD CART IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK SPRAY ARM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED BOX COOLER AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONUSMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONUSMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT PATIO EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS, RUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHLEVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND PAINT/REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD PREP COOLER AND BURGER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE REAR DISHWASH ROOM, DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND POTATO CUTTER, FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WALL ALSO OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CLEAN/PAINT CEILING AT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT HOLDING FLOUR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTERIOR PANEL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVING RACK LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BOX BINS LOCATED AT THE BAR(EAST AND WEST SIDES). MUST REPAIR BROKEN ICE MACHINE LID COVER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE INTERIOR FREEZER CONDENSOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER CREATING ICE CRYSTAL AND EXCESSIVE FROST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REAIR/REPLACE/REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY LOWER SHELVING RACK AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE SIDES TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOWING DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE BAR(HAND SINK ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BAR).
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS ALSO OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES BELOW DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND BELOW DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR BASE AT DISHWASH AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL IN REAR AREA BEHIND POTOATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST WALL. 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 handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 13, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND BAR AREA, TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, STORAGE CART BEING STORED IN FRONT OF SINK, NOT ACCESSIBLE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON DINING TABLES, MUST BE INVERTED,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA, AND MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREAS, CLOSET AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RING FOR SPRAY DEVICE TO PROPERLY RUN WATER INTO SINK,
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May 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE)ALSO OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND FREEZER FAN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN WALL BETWEEN PIPES UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY/PIPE LEAKING (SINK BY BAR ENTRANCE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 5, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER, NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREAS, CLOSET AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE 3PART SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jan 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar.
Has Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar 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 Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Irving Sacramento — Leader Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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