Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main)
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main) has 38 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 17 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main) is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GAKSET ON INTERIOR OF COOLER AT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION DURING STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 28, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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May 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED A BOXED JUICE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE AN ICE BIN WITH ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE BAR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REMOVE JUICE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS ((LIQUID AND WHOLE (54.1F,44.1F,69.9F)). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Feb 13, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
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90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE WAFFLE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPS/DISHWASHING AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE BROKEN UNUSUED FOOD EQUIPMENTS (SLICER,TOASTER)DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY DISHMACHINE AREA AND SOME IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED PREP COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP/ COOKING LINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 20, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES ALLOWED TO USE AS STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AMD GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP, REAR STORAGE AND BAR AREA.
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Feb 8, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). TECHNICIAN ARRIVED (CORRECTED ON SITE) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL BASEBOARD OPENING UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE.
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Sep 28, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AT FRONT PREP LINE COOLER(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:CHICKEN 54.7F,TURKEY 53.4F,PORK 48.6F,SALMON 50.0F,COOKED FARRO GRAIN 50.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR COLDER OR HELD HOT AT 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 20#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $180.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND PREP LINE COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION SERVICES DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - COS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (D) REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS (POTS/PANS) IN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS A TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR (HAMBURGER DRAWER) WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (C) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: UNDERNEATH COUNTER SHELVINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,TOASTER BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 (A) INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AND UNDER THE DISHMACHINE UNIT AND BAR SINKS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS ALSO,FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND 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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AT FRONT COOKLINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT COOKLINE NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN BAR AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAID AREAS THAT WERE SHOWN TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
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May 30, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AT FRONT COOKLINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT COOKLINE NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF (52.9F-55.1F).UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REFRIGERATION SERVICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.THE PREMISES HAS ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR FOOD OPERATION LOCATED AT REAR END OF BUILDING. 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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.FOUND PORK AT 50.7F,ASSORTED SOUPS 51.1F,TURKEY AT 52.5F,CHICKEN AT 52.0F,SAUSAGES AT 50.1F,MOZZARELLA CHEESES AT 50.1F,MILKS AT 50.7F,FISH AT 52.0F,POTATOES AT 59.0F,EGG WHITES AT 51.8F,HAM AT 52.0F ETC.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX:905 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $4,200.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, "CHEMICAL 0 PPM". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR ECO LAB SERVICE DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AT FRONT COOKLINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT COOKLINE NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2017
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: Instructed facility to invert all plates and utensils at the expo station.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the right of the exposed handsink near the front slicer. Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the three door cooler next to the rear slicer. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the bar drip tray to have a drain pipe that drains onto the bar three compartment sink dirty dish board. Instructed facility to connect to a proper drain and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed oil on the floor in the rear prep behind the fryers and cooktop. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor under the front exposed handsink near the slicer to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to 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: Observed grease accumulation on the rear exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Apr 5, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 4 DOOR COOKLINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACEA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BEARDNETS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED (1) 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT COOKLINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES,LETTUCE,POTATOES AND FISH. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SMOKED SALMON AT 45.5F,DELI MEAT AT 49.0F,CHEESE AT 50.1F,POTATOES AT 44.7F,HAMBURGERS AT 45.1F,FISH AT 45.5F, GUACAMOLE AT 44.7F.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SLICED BREAD AND GLASSWARE BEING STORED ON COUNTERS ALONG THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS OR PROVIDE A BARRIER/SNEEZEGUARD SUCH THAT IT PROTECTS SAID AREAS FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN 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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 4 DOOR COOKLINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACEA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS BEHIND AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BEARDNETS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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64
Nov 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON THE TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED. GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED INVERTED ON TABLE SETTINGS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE DOOR (EDGES) WITH LIME BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.------ MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT.
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82
Aug 16, 2016
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION THAT MAY LIKELY CONTAMINATE ICE. 7-38-005 (A)
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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: FOUND OVER 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER.--------NOTED BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MUST INSTALL STRIPPING UNDERNEATH WALK-IN COOLER DOOR-----------MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD/BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD AND PUBLIC IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: UNDERNEATH COUNTER SHELVINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CEILING, LIGHTBULBS, VENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.------------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FLOOR DRAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE/BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN REAR AREA.
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58
Dec 4, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA, PREP COOLER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER, OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, WAFFLE MAKER, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN WALL TILE AND REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CHAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE AND RECHAULK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHERS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET -REAR AND BAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASHER TO PREVENT WATER LEAKING.
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82
Nov 23, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 35 PLUS GNATS ON WALLS AND STORAGE CABINETS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVOCE PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSSUED 7-38-020.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA, PREP COOLER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER, OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, WAFFLE MAKER, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN WALL TILE AND REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CHAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE AND RECHAULK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHERS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET -REAR AND BAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASHER TO PREVENT WATER LEAKING.
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74
Feb 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT NECK AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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86
Oct 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA AND 7 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BAR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/25/14), ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-37-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS THROUGHOUT, DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT DOORS CORNERS/HINDGES AND PREP AND DISHWASH AREA TABLES LEGS ALSO OBSERVED BEVERAGE SPILLS ON BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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78
May 30, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT DISHMACHINE SPRAYER DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
May 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.8 F AND 48.6 F INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN 1-DOOR COOLER- TURKEY, TUNA AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES, HOWEVER SAID REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND HAND TOWELS PER INSPECTOR REQUEST AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BAR AND UNDER/AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/30/14) ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED SAID AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SMEARS THROUGHOUT WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS- BAR ICE BIN, DISHMACHINE SPRAYER DRAIN PIPE AND BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS/EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE SANDWICH PICK UP COOLER AT FRONT (BY CASHIER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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67
Nov 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BREAD CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INCLUDING FAUCET HANDLE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, COUNTER SHELVES AT PREP/COOKING LINE, STORAGE METAL RACK WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (FRONT PREP/COOKING LINE).
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REPLACED MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND GRILL (FRONT PREP AREA).----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ABOVE BAR AREA AND MUST CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.----------MUST REPAIR HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT DUMP SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA (NOTED WHITE CLOTH WRAPPED AROUND THE SAID FAUCET HANDLE).
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82
Jun 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER TOP, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND PREP/COO KLINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, RACKS, RINSE SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNDER STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK INCLUDING BAR AREA, FOOD CARTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER COUNTER SHELVES, UNDER COOKING LINE.--------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AT FRONT PREP/PIZZA AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER COUNTER SHELF (BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN UNDER PREP SINK (FRONT SERVICE LINE), LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK (REAR AREA), AND LEAK UNDER RINSE SINK DRAIN LINE (DISH MACHINE).
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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74
Nov 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT, REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN CORNER ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD/MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD ABOVE GRILL AND FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (NOTED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND RUBBER STOPPER).---------MUST REPAIR FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE WRAPPED WITH A PIECE OF CLOTH AT ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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82
Jan 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. HOOD FILTER ABOVE DISHMACHINE VERY DIRTY ,MUST BE REPLACED; PORTABLE AIR FAN IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; REAR DOOR SWEEP MUST BE READJUSTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR
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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. SHELVES AND PIPE CONNECTION IN COOKING LINE/PREP AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; LIGHT SUPPORT IN THE BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 ON CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
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 IN DISH AREA NEEDS REPAINTING ,KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING ABOVE BAR AREA UNCLEAN, WOOD CEILING IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BAR AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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78
Jul 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. AIR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ROLLERS OF SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED,MUST REPLACE ROLLERS
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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. TRAYS AND CART FOR STORING CLEAN PLATES AND UTENSILS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INSTRUCTED TO RETURN PLATES ,CUPS AND OTHER UTENSILS IN THE DISHMACHINE
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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. LOOSE SCREW ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE FIXED/ SCREW TIGHTLY
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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. CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALLS AT THE REAR END MUST BE REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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78
Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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86
Aug 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,TAGGED COOLER,TECHNICIAN CAME TO FIX THE COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.2F,COOKED TURKEY AT 45.9F,GRATED CHEESE AT 46.9F,ALFREDOS SAUCE 47.8F,MARINARA SAUCE 49.5F,BOLOGNESE SAUCE 48.6F TOTAL 10 LBS $150.00,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD;COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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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. FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE BAR AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST NOT HAVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE RESTAURANT;GIVEN 5 DAYS 08-12-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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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 PROVIDE LID IN ICE BIN AT BAR AREA;INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE FROM 1 ICE BIN FILLED WITH BOTTLES; MUST RECAULK DISH AREA SINK AND WALLS;MUST CLEAN DISH AREA HOOD-FULL OF DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. ALL FLOOR DRAINS KITCHEN AND BAR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main) on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 38 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main).
Has Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main) have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main) 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 Tavern K1 (T3 Main) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Publican Tavern K1 (T3 Main) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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