Reservoir
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
78
Score
Reservoir has been inspected 16 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Reservoir on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ABOVE REAR STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIRED/MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE ALL WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SECOND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AS WELL AS THE WHEELS AND CASTERS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND WOMEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MOPS STORED IN FILLED MOP BUCKETS NEAR THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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Dec 19, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES SPLASHED ON THE CEILING AT THE PREP AREA BY THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH USED TO STORE KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE WIPING CLOTHS PROPERLY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (TWO LONG CUTTING BOARDS) STORED ON THE FLOOR PLACED ON A WIPING CLOTH AND STANDING UP AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN IT PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO-GO CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE ICE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 DIRTY AND TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED LOOSE STRIPS AT THE BASE OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE STOVE OPPOSITE THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 26, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. TILAPIA FOUND AT 47.7F, COOKED BEEF FOUND AT 44.5F, HARD BOILED EGGS FOUND AT 48.7F, CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 47.8F AND RAW CALAMARI FOUND AT 51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD ITEMS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT THE BOTTOM OF FOOD MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING BURGERS AND STEAKS COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE FROM TOP HALF OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 29, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED/VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE A SLICER AND PREP TABLE OPERATION IS LOCATED. AREA IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE/DISH HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING BASEBOARD COVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL COVING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES AND FROM UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AND FLAT GRILL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AT MEAT SLICER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.POP GUN WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, EXCESS BURNED FOOD UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL,AND GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR UNDER WIRE AND PIPES ALSO BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE. NEED 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: OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AROUND PIPES ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,DEBRIS AND STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CALIBRATE STEM THERMOMETERS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO POUND OF POTATOES SALAD AT TEMP OF 45.6F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER; FIVE POUNDS OF COOKED PORK IN A POT AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 44.6F,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MANAGER ON DUTY DOESN'T KNOW WHEN PRODUCT WAS COOKED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 6,VALUE 75. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO BLACK SLIME WAS OBSERVED AT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE BIN(BOTTOM PART OF UNIT),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN,ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND BY ICE IN BAGS FROM A REPUTABLE ESTABLISHMENT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COFFEE MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED RESIDUE AT COFFEE NOZZLE DISPENSER SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. SOLID OIL ON TOP DRIPPING ON GROUND FROM THE EDGE OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA INCLUDED GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES AND FROM UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AND FLAT GRILL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AT MEAT SLICER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.POP GUN WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, EXCESS BURNED FOOD UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL,AND GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR UNDER WIRE AND PIPES ALSO BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE. NEED 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: OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AROUND PIPES ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,DEBRIS AND STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CALIBRATE STEM THERMOMETERS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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May 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPER STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ANY CLEAN PLATES OR DISHES STORED ON THE TOP SHELF TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. FOUND HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS IN THE LOWER AND UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS.
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Sep 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: SHELL FISH TAG NOT IN PLACE. FOUND FRESH MUSSELS STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS(WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER),NO SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS. MUSSELS DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 7, VALUE $12. INFORMATION GIVEN REGARDING SHELL FISH TAG INCLUDED TO KEEP SHELL FISH TAG ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
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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: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: AROUND MOP SINK, ON WALL UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,BEHIND BAR BY THE ICE MACHINE,BATHROOMS HALLWAYS AND INSIDE THE FIRST WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABEL PROVIDE AT COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN /PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER BAR COUNTER, ALSO FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH A BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STOCKS,OIL CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR,IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BY THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES AT SAID AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 10, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reservoir last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reservoir on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reservoir?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Reservoir.
Has Reservoir's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Reservoir have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Reservoir 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 Reservoir inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reservoir is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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