Mcgee's Tavern & Grille
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2022
100
Score
Going back to 2010, Mcgee's Tavern & Grille has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Mcgee's Tavern & Grille's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 29, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 14 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mcgee's Tavern & Grille is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. THE UNIT WAS IN USE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR: WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED(APPROX 60 OR MORE) SMALL FLIES IN BOTH BARS, WASHROOMS, DISHMACHINE AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY NOR CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE BARS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISH MACHINES ARE PRESENTLY BEING IN USE. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY AND CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE BIN PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-15-20, REPORT #2401236 #47) 4-101.19: DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE BOXES AT OUTSIDE BY THE BOCCE GAME AREA, EXCESS DEBRIS. #53) 5-501.17: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #57)2-102.13: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED IN PREP AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND RUSTY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA, REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS ITEMS AND DEBRIS UNDER MAIN BAR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALSO MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR OF PREP AREA,ALSO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD
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Sep 23, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK AT PATIO BAR, REAR AREA (ICE IS HANDLED). MUST INSTALL. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE BOXES AT OUTSIDE BY THE BOCCE GAME AREA,EXCESS DEBRIS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BOTH BAR AREA. HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SODA BOXES ARE STORED AT OUTSIDE STORAGE UNDER STAIRCASE. CEILING,WALLS AND FLOOR BROKEN:REPAIRED,WITH DIRTY PINK INSULATION; NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE OF WALLS,CEILING AND FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE, OR REMOVE SODA BOXES FROM THAT LOCATION. BROKEN SHEET METAL ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.REPLACE.ALSO RUSTY METAL FLOOR REPLACE/REPAINT IN COOLER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE OF NEW MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 15, 2020
Complaint
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, AT AIR TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.1F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: BLACK BEANS,HAMBURGER PATTIES ETC. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 WE OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO DRAIN DUE TO WASTE PIPE CONNECTED TO UNIT AND INTO FLOOR DRAIN IS CLOGGED, WHEN UNIT IS IN OPERATION EXCESS WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE DRAIN BASKET. WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM /PREP AREA. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-16-2020 WASTE WATER ISSUE RESOLVED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-16-2020 TECHNICIAN REPAIRED ISSUED.SANITIZER SOLUTION 100PPM
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER INTHE KITCHEN: VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESES AT TEMP OF 53.9F TO 55F; SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 51F; TURKEY SLICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F; COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP 53.9F; HAMBURGER PATTIES AT TEMP OF 48.6F.CHOPPED LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 51.7F. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OD 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS:9,VALUE 35. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HAND. COOK HAD ONE GLOVED HAND,HOWEVER SANDWICH WAS PLATED AND TOUCHED WITH BOTH HANDS: SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER (SLICED BREAD, LETTUCE TOMATOES, ETC.) ONCE COOK SAW ME HE GLOVED HIS OTHER HAND. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES,UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS (BOTH). PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT PATIO BAR, REAR AREA(ICE IS HANDLED).MUST INSTALL.ALSO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED(APROX 40 OR MORE) SMALL FLIES IN BOTH BARS AND ICE MACHINE AREA,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF THE BARS .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN,BEGINNING OF MINERAL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE BOXES AT OUTSIDE BY THE BOCCE GAME AREA,EXCESS DEBRIS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BOTH BAR AREA. HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SODA BOXES ARE STORED AT OUTSIDE STORAGE UNDER STAIRCASE. CEILING,WALLS AND FLOOR BROKEN:REPAIRED,WITH DIRTY PINK INSULATION; NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE OF WALLS,CEILING AND FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE, OR REMOVE SODA BOXES FROM THAT LOCATION. BROKEN SHEET METAL ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.REPLACE.ALSO RUSTY METAL FLOOR REPLACE/REPAINT IN COOLER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE OF NEW MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114(A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED"
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11- OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE: 1.5LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF, $10.00 (NO LABELS OR DATES) 1LB OF SLICED TURKEY DELI MEAT, $5.00 (NO LABELS OR DATES) 2LBS OF SLICED CORN BEEF, $15.00 (NO LABELS OR DATES) 2LBS OF COOKED OCTOPUS, $9.00 (NO LABELS OR DATES) MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 6.5LBSF AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $29.00 INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE. INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED SODA/BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, ADJACENT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INFORMED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE ABOVE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AREA. -OFFICE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. -BACK BAR AND FRONT BAR. -SHARED CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS ADJACENT TO KITCHEN DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE TUBE AT BACK BAR, CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO WASH SINK BASINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN AT BACK BAR SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER (OUTSIDE), AND REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA GUN NOZZLES AND CADDY AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR (ADJACENT TO REGISTER AT BAR), ALSO CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL BARS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN OFFICE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN PREP KITCHEN. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHT AT WAIT STATION. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID ON TOILET IN LADIES TOILET ROOM, LEAKY TOILET IN MENS ROOM, AND REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET IN OFFICE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, REMOVE LITTER FROM THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTED WOOD AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AND LOWER SHELF IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,SODA CADDY,ICE BIN LID IN REAR BAR AREA,BREAD REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND NEAR PALLETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE BAR STOOLS IN REAR BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER WALLS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH BAR TOP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON LIGHT ABOVE ICE MACHINE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
9 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,BAR AREAS,DINING AREA,BASEMENT,POTATOE PEELER.ALSO,LARVAE IN BASEMENT FLOOR DRAINS APPX."3/4/" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT DOOR.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/27/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609807 1/15/16 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.#32-MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,POTATOE PEELER,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVES AT BAR AREA.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,WATER FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA.#35-MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN WAIT STATION AREA.#41-MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OLD KITCHEN AREA,1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTED WOOD AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AND LOWER SHELF IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,SODA CADDY,ICE BIN LID IN REAR BAR AREA,BREAD REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND NEAR PALLETS.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE BAR STOOLS IN REAR BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER WALLS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH BAR TOP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON LIGHT ABOVE ICE MACHINE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR GALSS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Jan 15, 2016
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1609524 1/8/16 #26-STILL OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S REAR TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON SITE IN FRONT BAR AREA.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED AT 12:35P.M.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE PREP COOLER .MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF OVENS,POTATO PEELER,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,WALL KETCHUP HOLDER,SMALL PREP COOLER,SODA GUNS AT BAR AREA,INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS,1ST FL.FOOD WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FLOOR MIXER,SHELVES AT BAR AREAS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND WATER FROM FLOOR & FLOOR MATS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS,BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,DUST FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM,REAR BAR DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORAGNIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER OF CHAIRS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ETC. FROM OLD KITCHEN AREA,1ST FL.REAR STORAGE AREA OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
12 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH BAR AREAS,PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. EXCESSIVE DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO FRONT DOOR IS RUSTED OUT IN RIGHT CORNER WITH A APPX "3/4" OPENING,SIDE DOOR IN BETWEEN BREEZE WAY TO REAR SETTING "1/2",EXIT DOOR IN OUT DOOR PATIO "1/2",EXIT DOOR LEADING INTO BASEMENT "1/2".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/8/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S REAR TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON SITE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE PREP COOLER .MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF OVENS,POTATO PEELER,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,WALL KETCHUP HOLDER,SMALL PREP COOLER,SODA GUNS AT BAR AREA,INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS,1ST FL.FOOD WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FLOOR MIXER,SHELVES AT BAR AREAS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND WATER FROM FLOOR & FLOOR MATS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS,BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,DUST FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT NEAR MOPSINK,LIQUOR ROOM,REAR BAR DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORAGNIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER OF CHAIRS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ETC. FROM OLD KITCHEN AREA,1ST FL.REAR STORAGE AREA OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED PREPARRED FOODS WITHIN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL CONTAINING FOOD ITEM AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN. CELAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES AND BOTTLES AT FRONT BAR UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ALL BOTTLES AND SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN; ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH STANDING WATER AND FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFIRGERATORS AND FREEZERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND SANITIRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN 2ND BAR UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER, RUST AND BROKEN GLASS. ALL REACH IN BEER COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. CEILING MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND ALL BEER IS PROTECTED. OBSERVED CEILING OF LIQUOR ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL FINISHED CEILING WITH LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FIX LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR BAR IN DISREPAIR WITH LONG TUBE COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO DRAIN INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CEILING MUST BE CLOSED UP AND RESTORED.OBSERVED HOODS AND ALL AREAS AROUND HOODS INCLUDING LIGHTS SHEILDS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST. HOODS, AREA AROUND HOODS AND LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND DRAINING INTO REAR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SO THAT IT IS FULLY FUNCTIONING AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS NO LONGER DRAININF INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING IN BASEMENT OVER SODA SYRUP LINES FOR BAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING LEAK. SODA SYRUPS MUST BE MOVED TO BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40 OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL THERMOMETER WITHIN FREEZER UNIT TO INSURE FREEZER UNIT IS FUNCTIONING AT 0F OR BELOW. OBSERVED LONG STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR COOKS WITHIN KITHCEN SO THAT REHEATING AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES CAN BE PROPERLY MONITORED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALOT OF CLUTTER OF LOST AND FOUND NEAR ICE MACHINE, OLD COATS AND JACKETS WITHIN BASEMENT AND OLD/ BROKEN CATERING EQUIPMENT WITHIN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES OR EQUIPMENT TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE AND ALLOW PEST CONTROL FULL ACCESS TO ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEED TO BE COMPLETED
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Jun 22, 2015
Routine
20 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER UNIT NOT WORKING PROPERLY WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. ALL FOOD WITHIN FREEZER WAS STILL PARTIALLY FROZEN AND FOOD WAS MOVED TO REFRIGERATION UNIT. MANAGER WAS TOLD THAT FOOD MUST BE USED AND NOT REFROZEN. FREEZER UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 5LBS OF BLANCHED HOUSEMADE FRENCH FRIES VALUED AT $10 AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 78.3F NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS USED FOR FOOD LUNCH FOOD SERVICE. OBSERVED 2LBS OF CHILI AT VALUED AT $8 AT 117.0. OBSERVED 5LBS OF SAUTEED ONIONS VALUED AT $5 AT 118.0F . FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING IN BASEMENT OVER SODA SYRUP LINES FOR BAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING LEAK. SODA SYRUPS MUST BE MOVED TO BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND REMOVE ALL LIQUOR BOTTLE DIRECTLY BELOW LEAKING CONDITION WITHIN LIQUOR ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED : POTATOES AND LEMONS/LIMES, GALLONS OF BBQ SAUCE ON FLOOR STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING LAWNMOWER DEVICE AND OTHER TOOLS. OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ON TOP OVER HARD BOILED EGGS AND TATER TOTS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR, OBSERVED RAW BEEF ROAST STORED NEXT TO WHOLE TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING LAWNMOWER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RAW MEAT ON BOTTOM SHELVES NOT ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1459507 DATED 5/7/14 NOT CORRECTED : #38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN BOTH BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. #32 OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL OR PAINT OR REPLCE RAW WOD SHELVING WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER. #35 ALL VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED PREPARRED FOODS WITHIN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL CONTAINING FOOD ITEM AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN; ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH STANDING WATER AND FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFIRGERATORS AND FREEZERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND SANITIRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN 2ND BAR UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER, RUST AND BROKEN GLASS. ALL REACH IN BEER COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES AND BOTTLES AT FRONT BAR UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ALL BOTTLES AND SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN. CELAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. CEILING MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND ALL BEER IS PROTECTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF LIQUOR ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL FINISHED CEILING WITH LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FIX LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR BAR IN DISREPAIR WITH LONG TUBE COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO DRAIN INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CEILING MUST BE CLOSED UP AND RESTORED.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOODS AND ALL AREAS AROUND HOODS INCLUDING LIGHTS SHEILDS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST. HOODS, AREA AROUND HOODS AND LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND DRAINING INTO REAR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SO THAT IT IS FULLY FUNCTIONING AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS NO LONGER DRAININF INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING IN BASEMENT OVER SODA SYRUP LINES FOR BAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING LEAK. SODA SYRUPS MUST BE MOVED TO BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LONG STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR COOKS WITHIN KITHCEN SO THAT REHEATINF AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATIRES CAN BE PROPERLY MONITORED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40 OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL THERMOMETER WITHIN FREEZER UNIT TO INSURE FREEZER UNIT IS FUNCTIONING AT 0F OR BELOW.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALOT OF CLUTTER OF LOST AND FOUND NEAR ICE MACHINE, OLD COATS AND JACKETS WITHIN BASEMENT AND OLD/ BROKEN CATERING EQUIPMENT WITHIN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES OR EQUIPMENT TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE AND ALLOW PEST CONTROL FULL ACCESS TO ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEED TO BE COMPLETED
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May 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEALED OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER,AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL ICE BINS IN THE TWO BARS. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, AND LADIES SIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT(BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTAL MISSING COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE PRE/COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL VENTS IN ALL WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING AND MUST RE PAINT. MAKE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALL INSIDE THE MENS SIDE WASHROOM. CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FRONT EMPLOYES WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND NEED TO SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BOTH BARS. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNNG WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. VENTILATION IN REAR MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE CORNER OF THE WINE STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Aug 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR STEEL PLATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST IN KITCHEN CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL.
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Jul 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2012
Routine
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA, BAR AND WASHROOMS. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS AND TRAYS ON THEM, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE AND DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
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May 11, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER MUST CLEAN. COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST REMOVE, CLEAN.
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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. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN PATIO BAR FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM ENTRANCE TO 1ST FLR. WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DINING ROOM. DEBRIS BEHIND TALL REACH IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING TILE AT WEST SIDE LADIES WASHROOM WASH BASIN. WALL BEHIND WIRE RACK SHELVING IN KITCHEN AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN. LEAKING CEILING ABOVE 1ST FLR. ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ABOVE BASEMENT BOX AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EAST SIDE LADIES WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN CHAIR STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINES FROM ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS TO FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CLOTHING MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcgee's Tavern & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcgee's Tavern & Grille on file is from Jul 29, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcgee's Tavern & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Mcgee's Tavern & Grille.
Has Mcgee's Tavern & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcgee's Tavern & Grille have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcgee's Tavern & Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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