Publican Quality Meats
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2012, Publican Quality Meats has 19 inspections in the public record. On Sep 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Publican Quality Meats is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2623211 ON 9/3/25 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND ON ALL SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY BEHIND THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 156F MEASURED WITH AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT DELI COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT A SURFACE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 160F IS DISPLAYED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND ON ALL SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY BEHIND THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DINING AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT DELI COUNTER AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEES' UNISEX AND LADY'S BASEMENT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE ON PACKAGING THE Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable) AND Safe Handling Instructions (applicable to raw Meat and Poultry).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH BOWL ON FAR LEFT SIDE AT IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89.2F. THE OTHER TWO WASH BOWLS WERE AT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE OF ALL 3 WASH BOWLS AT 100.0F OR ABOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 5, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO XTRA LARGE STOCK POTS HANGING ON HOOKS IN HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET LOCATED IN BASEMENT FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY IMMERSED IN THE WAREWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A 3 COPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE (WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE). MANAGER REMOVED POTS FROM PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(BBQ LAMB,SPRING ONION SOUP,SAUERKRAUT, ETC)IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP WITHOUT PROPER BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS TO KEEP HAIR FROM CONTACTING FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.202.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND FROM BEHIND HE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Apr 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE STAFF BEVERAGES IN A DESIGNATED AREA, NOT IN PREP AREAS.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY MEAT SLICE ON COUNTER AREA IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES AND PLACED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
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Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
6 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: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING, INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 02/18/2016, REPORT # 1631851, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 44 MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND THE MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD BASEMENT PREP AREA BADLY PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR, AND ICE BUILD-UP FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING FRONT DELI COUNTER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT, IDPH?S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,
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Feb 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED PLACE SETTINGS NOT BEING RESET AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY WRAP/COVER MULTI USE UTENSILS OR RE SET PLACE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR DISPLAY CASES AT FRONT PREP AND IN DISPLAY FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING APRONS WHEN LEAVING AND RETURNING TO PREMISES WITH SAME APRON WITHOUT CHANGING. INSTD TO REMOVE APRONS PRIOR TO LEAVING/CHANGING TASKS OR CHANGE APRONS SO AS CLEAN APPAREL TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING PROPER BEARD COVERING/RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND THE MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Jul 8, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN TOP HOLDING COMPARTMENT. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SMOKED SALMON-51.6F, MARINATED KALE SALAD-51.6F, PASTA SALAD-51.4F, SLICED TOMATOES-49.7F, YOGURT DRESSING-51.2F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES AND PLACED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE OR HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TABLEWARE PLACED ON TABLES IN SIDE WALK CAFE MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALL SINGLE-SERVICE STRAWS MUST BE COVERED OR PLACED IN A DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS(NO GARBAGE BAGS) WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOOD(BREADS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REPLACE ANY THAT HAVE ANY DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACE WHICH CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY CLEAND AND SANITIZD. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER UTILITY CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED IN THIS AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP AND CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND THE MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.9 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 87 LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES, CAPICOLA,COOKED DUCK, HAM, TURKEY,PORK AND DELI MEATS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.1-52.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL AND NOTED A HAIRY GROWTH ON THE INTERIOR HARDWARE OF THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED SUBSTANCES ACTIVELY DRIPPING ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE STORED BELOW. MUST DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE, REMOVE SUBSTANCES AND PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE. NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND TWO SOUS VIDE DEVICES ON SITE WITHOUT CDPH APPROVAL AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER CDPH APPROVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND THE MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM ABOVE MOP SINK CLOSET DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.5 TO 50.1F SUCH AS, 4(PT)HEAVY CREAM AT 49.2F,5LBS HORSERADISH RAW MILK CHEDDAR AT 48F, 7(PT)FROMAGE BLANC(CHESSE) AT 47.5F, 14(QT)BLOOD ORANGE JUICE AT 50.1F,2(HALF GAL) GOATS MILK AT 48.5F,4(HALF GAL)KILGOS MILK 48.5F AND 2(PT)CHOCOLATE MILK AT 48.5F. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT WAS 30LBS AT VALUE OF $100.00 WAS DISCARD AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Jul 3, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT COOLER DRAWER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST RESAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL BEHIND THE LADIE'S RESTROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 26, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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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. MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOLET ROOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Publican Quality Meats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Publican Quality Meats on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Publican Quality Meats?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Publican Quality Meats.
Has Publican Quality Meats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Publican Quality Meats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Publican Quality Meats 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 Publican Quality Meats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Publican Quality Meats is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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