Lizzie Mc Neills
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Lizzie Mc Neills has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 10 times.
Lizzie Mc Neills' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPIDER WEB OVER WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED FOIL ON EQUIPMENT AND WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AT 3 COMP SINK INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 27, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPIDER WEB OVER WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED FOIL ON EQUIPMENT AND WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AT 3 COMP SINK INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 20 lbs of chili beans held at 59.4f stored in walk-in cooler from a day before. Instructed to keep all Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food item discarded valued at $30.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Improper cooling method. Found thick chili beans being cooled down in a large tub in walk-in cooler covered tightly. Instructed manager to use small and shallow containers, covered partially when cooling down hot TCS foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: soda dispensing gun not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Mar 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Disposable cup used as a scoop for flour, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Raw unsealed wood use for shelf support at bar, instructed to finish with s sealant.
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Jul 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Soda gun holders not clean inside, pooling water in holder, ice scoop holder base not clean next to ice maker, instructed to clean and maintain
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Jul 8, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH SURFACES BEHIND PREP TABLE UNDER HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING SEVERAL DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING SOUP ON A PORTABLE STOVE ON TOP OF 3-COMP SINK OUT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO VENT COOKING ODORS.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FLOUR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AND GRIME ON WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWL SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWLS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS/FAN COVER AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ON PLASTIC WALLS/ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT KITCHEN AND BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BAR (CLOSE TO WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF HOUSING UNIT OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER DAAMAGED, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA OF FOOD SPILLS/STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDED AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMING LEAKING: WATER LINE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 INCH OPENING AT THE BACK DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP/KITCHEN/BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASH AND WITH HOLES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMING LEAKING: WATER LINE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. HANDSINK IS CLOGGED WITH WATER AND DOES NOT DRAIN. MANAGEMENT CALLED A PLUMBER WHO ARRIVED ONSITE AT 3:25PM TO REPAIR THE SINK DRAIN LINE. THE DRAIN LINE WAS RODDED BY THE PLUMBER AND IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR. THE BAR FLOOR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AREAS BEHIND THE BAR SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL END CAPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BINS.
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Mar 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ELBOW PIPE AT HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN WITH A HOLE, WHERE WASTE WATER GUSHES, EACH TIME THE FAUCETS ARE TURNED-0N; MUST FIX & MAINTAIN. When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS OF BOTH COOLERS IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED-IN POOR REPAIR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK AT BAR, INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES, SHELVES & FLOORS OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF CONVECTION OVEN & AUTO-FRYER-DUE TO HEAVY GREASE OR FOOD BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN & UNDER THE BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS & DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN MUST BE FREE OF GREASE & FOOD STAINS/SPLATTERS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS-MUST PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Jul 13, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND AN ICE CHEST COOLER OUTSIDE NEAR BBQ GRILL WITH THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW HAMGURGER PATTIES 48 DEGREES, RAW ITALIAN SAUSAGE 45 DEGREES, SLICED TOMATOES 48 DEGREES, POTATO SALAD 47 DEGREES. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL COST $87.85 26 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND UNATTENDED BBQ GRILL WITH FOOD OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES FROM THE ELEMENTS. ALL COOKING MUST BE DONE WITH PROPER PROTECTION. NO OUTSIDE GRILLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE OUTSIDE GRILLING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POWER WASH THE SIDEWALK TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lizzie Mc Neills last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lizzie Mc Neills on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lizzie Mc Neills?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lizzie Mc Neills.
Has Lizzie Mc Neills' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lizzie Mc Neills have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lizzie Mc Neills 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 Lizzie Mc Neills inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lizzie Mc Neills is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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