Red Ivy
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Red Ivy has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Red Ivy was last inspected on Oct 1, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Red Ivy dates to Oct 1, 2015.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Red Ivy is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: TOP PART OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEANED ,HOWEVER BOTTOM PART OF THE ICE BIN STILL OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON METAL SHIELD AND ON ICE CUBES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,INTERIOR LINER OF THE LID OF PIZZA COOLER BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE. INTERIOR LID WAS REPAIRED WITH CAULKING NON-FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.A FOOD GRATE MATERIAL MUST BE USED FOR INTERIOR LID OF THE REACH-IN COOLER,NEED TO KEEP INFORMATION ON PREMISES OF THE APPLIED MATERIAL INSIDE THE SAID COOLER 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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:FOUND FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1" BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS.NEED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TODAY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOSE FROM WALL INSTRUCTED TO SEAL IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT:DEEP FRYERS, WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKING,ALSO PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BARS AND KITCHEN LEAKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PIZZA DISPLAY PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PIZZA PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.1F TO 54.6F.OBSERVED EXCESS WATER INSIDE(BOTTOM PART)OF REACH-IN COOLER.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID COOLER.NEED TO REPAIR,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.8F,52.8F AND 52F.PEPPERONI AT TEMP OF 51.4F .FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS MENTIONED ABOVE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 11,VALUE 75 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT PREP AREA: UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA.RUBBER MATS WERE USED TO COVER FLOOR WERE WASTE STANDING WATER WAS.NO SINK WERE ABLE TO BE USED. OBSERVED WATER HAVING A WHITE RESIDUE ON TOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CAUSE.ALL FLOOR DRAINS ARE FULL OF WASTE WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM .MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN ON WATER,HOWEVER NO HOT WATER PROVIDED.EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA NO HOT WATER PROVIDED ,PRESENT TEMPERATURE AT 69.6F.MANAGER DIS SAMPLED THE WASH BOWL.NEED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SLIME DANGLING/DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR SHUTTER INTO ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN OF THE UNIT MENTIONED.OBSERVED EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP AND PIZZA COOLERS .FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT 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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:FOUND FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1" BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS.NEED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,CHEESE ETC.EMPLOYEE CONTACT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER VIA PHONE ,WHICH HE REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 3:10pm. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED.ALSO NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-29-14,REPORT #1441335 #38- EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. ON 9-25-15 SAME VIOLATION WAS OBSERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN DOORS OF THE PREP COOLERS.ALSO INTERIOR LINER OF THE LID OF PIZZA COOLER BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT:DEEP FRYERS, WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD,FILTERS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR AT LOWER BAR AREA, MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO MISSING LIGHT BULB AT SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO VIOLATION#29
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURGACES OF THE 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 SANATIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL INIDE WALK-IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE AND ALONG WALLBASE IN ALL BARS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY HANDLE FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 22, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAINT THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL BARS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESURFACE THE FLOOR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT POOL BEHIND THE BAR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM CLOSET. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EAST BAR.
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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. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE VINTAGE BAR.
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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. RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. ONE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILETS IS OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE VINTAGE BAR HANDSINK AND THE EAST BAR HANDSINK.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR THE DISHMACHINE. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT IS USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. FOOD (ICE) NOT PORTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR IN THE VINTAGE BAR IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED TOILET SEAT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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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 THE FOLLOWING: WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE LINE PREP COOLER, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAINT THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL BARS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESURFACE THE FLOOR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT POOL BEHIND THE BAR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM CLOSET.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE POTATO CUTTER. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE EAST BAR HAS STANDING WATER IN IT AND IS BACKED UP. MUST REPAIR. THE WEST EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR IS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK. THE MIDDLE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE MAIN BAR LACKS HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR. SEVERAL OF THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILETS ARE OUT OF ORDER, ALONG WITH ONE OF THE URINALS. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Ivy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Ivy on file is from Oct 1, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Ivy?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Red Ivy.
Has Red Ivy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Ivy have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Ivy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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