Raw Bar & Grill — Output
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2024
95
Score
Raw Bar & Grill — Output has been inspected 21 times since 2010. On Nov 22, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Raw Bar & Grill — Output on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND PIECES OF BROKEN WALL BOARD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE SIDE STORAGE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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95
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/30/2023, REPORT #2576536: #39) 3-307.11 - NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. #47) 4-501.11 - NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AND BASEBOARD AREA IN THE SIDE STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK AREA ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE ROUGH AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. VARIOUS GAPS PRESENT AND SURFACE IS UNEVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND PIECES OF BROKEN WALL BOARD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE SIDE STORAGE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEVER OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BROKEN ON DISPENSER IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. 2 DISPENSERS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN GOOD REPAIR.
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78
May 30, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- STAIN ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA THICK GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP HANGING AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY STORE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- STAIN ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA THICK GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE CEILING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Mar 11, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNED-OUT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS AT SAME. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND END CAPS AT THE PREP AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP AREA UPPER 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BLOCK BUILD-UP INSIDE COOLER.
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Nov 6, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED,TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED CHILI AND CHICKEN WINGS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED TOGETHER INSIDE A BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE OR INSIDE FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIPPING DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----- PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE METAL DEEP FRYER MUST BE REMOVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN EAST WALL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH DINING ROOM CLOSET AND BASEMENT BOILER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE MAIN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 25, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED AND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. WINGS NOTED STORED IN A DEEP CONTAINER COVERED WITH A METAL BOWL. FOOD HANDLER STATED THE WINGS WERE PREPARED AT 10:AM REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, PROPER COOLING METHODS. ALL WINGS DISCARDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. WINGS NOTED STORED IN A DEEP CONTAINER COVERED WITH A METAL BOWL. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, PROPER COOLING METHODS. ALL WINGS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. NO 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. SINK FILLED WITH DIRTY COOKING UTENSILS, METAL FOOD PAN AND SOILED WIPING CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. 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 FOR HAND DRYING LOCATED AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 8-4-17 #2052277 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED,TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED CHILI AND CHICKEN WINGS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVEL OF CHLORINE AT THE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK QUATERNARY TABLET SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH TYPES OF SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED TOGETHER INSIDE A BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE OR INSIDE FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIPPING DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE METAL DEEP FRYER MUST BE REMOVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH DINING ROOM CLOSET AND BASEMENT BOILER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN EAST WALL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE MAIN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(PREPARES BURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.(A) MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES/BARTENDERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Oct 17, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SIDES OF BEER COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDCEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENINGS AROUND PIPES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED PRIME RIB AT 45.0F INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS VALUE OF $62.25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS INSPECTION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/24/15 REPORT# (32)FOUND 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED, RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE KABOB REACH IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PAINT ALL RUSTED SHELVES, USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD FOODS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. (36) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE PROTECTED/HAVE END CAPS.(45) INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 24, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED, RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE KABOB REACH IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PAINT ALL RUSTED SHELVES, USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD FOODS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE PROTECTED/HAVE END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
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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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82
May 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED SHELVING UNITS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES OR REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL INSIDE THE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP IN BETWEEN USE.
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86
Apr 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE UP RIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Jun 18, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK METAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE BASEMENT TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST RE-PAINT/RE-SEAL. BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: .WE OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 LIVE SMALL AND BIG LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN,BASEMENT AREAS ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS.ALSO APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS I.E.BASEMENT NORTH LEDGE,INTERIOR OF SOUTH HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR TO KITCHEN NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS WORNED OUT MUST REPLACE
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Aug 25, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.WE OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK AT KITCHEN THAT IS WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING AT GREASE TRAP ONCE WASTE WATER IS LET TO DRAIN FROM THE 3 COMP SINK.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED (7-38-030).
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.WE OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 LIVE SMALL AND BIG LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN,BASEMENT AREAS ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS.ALSO APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS I.E.BASEMENT NORTH LEDGE,INTERIOR OF SOUTH HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR TO KITCHEN NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE SHOWN COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED/REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS WORNED OUT MUST REPLACE.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND WALL SHELVES,DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,COUNTERTOPS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR ETC.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT KITCHEN REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES SAME AREA.
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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.WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED INCLUDING OPENING BY WINDOWS SOUTH DINING ROOM AND REPAIR BROKEN WALLS BY 3 COMP SINK AREA IN BASEMENT ALSO OPENINGS AT LOWER WALLS IN SOUTH HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.DETAIL CLEAN CEILING FANS DINING AREAS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS.
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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.DEDTAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINKS IN KITCHEN,BASEMENT.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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61
Jul 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2010
Complaint
3 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT AREA(ONE ROACH ON TOP THE PREP TABLE,ANOTHER ROACH ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD.THE OTHER BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.HOUSE FLIES IN PREP AREA(1ST FLOOR),MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE STORAGE AREA(10 DROPPINGS).OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,FOUND SCREEN DOOR BROKEN ,AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP(BOTTOM WEST CORNER,2" OF GAP)INSTRUCTED TO FIX,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA,MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000062894-13
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE WOOD DIVIDER IN BEER COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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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.MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(TOP AND BOTTOM).CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raw Bar & Grill — Output last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raw Bar & Grill — Output on file is from Nov 22, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raw Bar & Grill — Output?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Raw Bar & Grill — Output.
Has Raw Bar & Grill — Output's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Raw Bar & Grill — Output have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raw Bar & Grill — Output 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 Raw Bar & Grill — Output inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raw Bar & Grill — Output is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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