Red Pepper's Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Red Pepper's Lounge, the earliest from 2012. Red Pepper's Lounge was last inspected on Oct 21, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Red Pepper's Lounge's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE FRONT WEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BAR GUN HOLDER IN THE FRONT EAST BAR WITH PINKISH BUILD UP. -INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR WITH A BLACK AND PINKISH BUILD UP ON THE WHITE PANEL. -INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK STAINS. -REAR REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN REAR CLOSET HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION.
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Aug 2, 2021
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BEER COOLERS AT SMALL AND BIG BAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PALLETS AND CRATES BEING USED FOR STORING ITEMS ON TOP OF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT WOULD MAKE THE SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD IN REAR BAR AREA AND DJ BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN AND THE GASKET SEAL NEEDING REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL ON THE WARMING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LEAKS. ONE LOCATED AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BIG BAR. ANOTHER OTHER LOCATED AT THE THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE OTHER ONE LOCATED AT THE COLD FAUCET KNOB OF THE SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINING ON THE STOVE AREA UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF INSECTS. INFORMED THAT CARD BOARD SHOULD BE USED EITHER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE WARMING UNIT IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA LOCATED ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE(CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN) OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STAINS. (INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER LARGE BAR AREA WITH BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOORING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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Dec 26, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY SHELVES WITH BLACK DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED SYRUP INSIDE SODA GUNS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS, UNDER THE HAND SINKS AT BARS, UNDER THE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE STAIRS INSIDE KITCHEN CLOSET IN FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND STOVE, BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS, AND DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE BIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAKING UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, UNDER THE HAND SINK AT BAR, AND MINOR WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET BASE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS.
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Dec 19, 2017
Routine
8 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THESE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE KITCHEN CLOSET UNDER THE STAIRS ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE COUNTER TABLES AT BARS, INSIDE CABINETS AT BAR, INSIDE DJ ROOM, AND UNDER THE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO 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 DIRTY SHELVES WITH BLACK DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED SYRUP INSIDE SODA GUNS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS, UNDER THE HAND SINKS AT BARS, UNDER THE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE STAIRS INSIDE KITCHEN CLOSET IN FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND STOVE, BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS, AND DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE BIN AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE MEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAKING UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, UNDER THE HAND SINK AT BAR, AND MINOR WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET BASE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS.
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Oct 27, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER, MISSING DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMP SINK, DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GARBAGE BAGS IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND RIPPED CARPET THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR 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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PARTY ROOM BAR AREA, OFFICE, AND KITCHEN. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND HOLE ON EAST WALL (BOTTOM) IN PARTY ROOM. ALSO HUGE HOLE IN CEILING IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHEILDS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, AND LIQUOR CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
8 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, LIQUOR CLOSET ON THE 2ND FLOOR, ON EAST WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND STORAGE CABINET UNDER THE BAR IN THE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR AND THE FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX HOLE AND INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER, MISSING DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMP SINK, DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GARBAGE BAGS IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND INTERIOR OF ALL FOOD AND LIQUOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MANTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVES DIRTY FLOORS, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND RIPPED CARPET THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR 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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PARTY ROOM BAR AREA, OFFICE, AND KITCHEN. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND HOLE ON EAST WALL (BOTTOM) IN PARTY ROOM. ALSO HUGE HOLE IN CEILING IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHEILDS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE TOP STORAGE, LIQUOR CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 29, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL BARS, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS, MOP CLOSET ROOM, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, DJ BOOTH, REAR WALK-IN COOLER AREA, AND THROUGHOUT.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-39-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL BEER COOLERS BEHIND ALL 3 BARS, SINKS( IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE REAR BAR)FOOD DERIS AND DIRTY DISHES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN, CABINET INTERIORS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL BARS, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS, MOP CLOSET ROOM, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, DJ BOOTH, REAR WALK-IN COOLER AREA, AND THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. STOPPED UP WITH DIRTY MOP WATER AND HAS A SECTION OF THE RIGHT SIDE MISSING. MUST REPLACE IT. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND WEST BAR STOPPED UP AND NOT IN USE. WASTE LINE PIPE FOR SODA DISPENSER BEHIND WEST BAR MUST BE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK. PLUMBER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN EXHAUST FAN IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE(S) TO FRESH WATER LINE(S) CONNECTED TO SODA DISPENSERS AT BARS AND TO ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MASSIVE CLUTTER OBSERVED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ITEMS FOUND ALL OVER THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ENTIRE AREA, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO INSPECT, CLEAN, AND TO HAVE AREA SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ENTIRE AREA BY ELEVATING ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THIS AREA WHICH WILL ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Jul 23, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER & HOLSTER CONNECTED TO THE PREP TABLE, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. INSTALL MESH SCREEN TO OUTER REAR DOOR IF INNER DOOR IS OPENED DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE PIPE FOR SODA DISPENSER BEHIND WEST BAR MUST BE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK.
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Jul 13, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-14-08 NOT CORRECTED: -32-REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.-34- FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET AND ON 2ND FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING. -38- REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -41-REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR, & THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT RODENT & INSECT HARBORAGE. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS -742-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER & HOLSTER CONNECTED TO THE PREP TABLE, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE PIPE FOR SODA DISPENSER BEHIND WEST BAR MUST BE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Pepper's Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Pepper's Lounge on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Pepper's Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Red Pepper's Lounge.
Has Red Pepper's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Pepper's Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Pepper's Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Red Pepper's Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Pepper's Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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