Revolution Brewing
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2024
70
Score
Revolution Brewing appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 25, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Revolution Brewing's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 25, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Revolution Brewing's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN WING ON RACK AT 90.0F AT 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. (NO COOLING LOGS)PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 10 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.FINAL RINSE AT 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025.ICS DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN AT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE REPAIRED FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN ON MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MANAGEMENT CORRECTED MENU 1-26-24.
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70
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALL BEHIND POTATO CUTTER. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Sep 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE DISH MACHINE REACHES 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (PREPARED SAUCES, COOKED MEATS AND VEGETABLES, ETC.) STORED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL REQUIRED FOODS WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON THE TOP AND EXTERIOR, DUST ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 7, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 28, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO CHECK SANITIZING AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA .
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES ON 1ST & 2ND FL.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,1ST & 2ND FL. FRYER CABINETS AND 2ND FL. GRILL TABLE & OVEN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN WOMEN'S & FAMILY TOILET ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN 2ND FL. BAR AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER FRYERS,KEG COOLER,1ST FL. BAR AREA UNDER LIQUOR STAND AND 2ND FL. BAR AREA.
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58
Aug 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY AND THEN CLEAN DISH FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO CHECK SANITIZING AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK ON MAIN PREP AREA LINE.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN BREWING AREA.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3-4 LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN BOTH BAR AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,PREP AREA,BREWING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA .
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES ON 1ST & 2ND FL.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,1ST & 2ND FL. FRYER CABINETS AND 2ND FL. GRILL TABLE & OVEN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN WOMEN'S & FAMILY TOILET ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN 2ND FL. BAR AREA AND KEEP DRY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER FRYERS,KEG COOLER,1ST FL. BAR AREA UNDER LIQUOR STAND AND 2ND FL. BAR AREA.
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37
Sep 11, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF BEER CHEESE AT 60F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: MOZZARELLA AT 46.4F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 47.8F, BLUE CHEESE AT 54.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# AND 7 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OF WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12(F) OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM UNDER THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE INSIDE OF THEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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67
Aug 2, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bakery storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, need detailed cleaning(crevices). kitchen storage shelving racks in 2nd floor, 1st floor, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, 1st floor prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, holes gaps in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed).
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82
Jul 19, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, in walk in cooler at time of inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less are as follows: eggs at 46.9F, veggie burgers at 47.7F, various sauces at 45.7f, 44.5F, 44.8F, chicken 45.3F, cut vegetables at 47.5F,etc.. , also found foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F in reach in cooler in front prep area cut vegetables 44.3, hamburger at 45.8F, mgmt discarded products at once. Walk in cooler air temp was at 41.2F, and reach in cooler temperature was at 39.3F. approximate value $2500.00, and 550 pounds, Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Found/observed outside grease container with grease dripping on outside of container and dripping on pavement at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in bakery prep area(2nd floor) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bakery storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, excess food debris, dough , debris removed, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in bakery area oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). kitchen storage shelving racks in 2nd floor, 1sst floor, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in bakery prep area(2nd floor), and in 1st floor prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, holes gaps in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Nov 29, 2016
Recent Inspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ONE PREP SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN ASSORTED CONTAINERS (57.2F, 53.6F, 54.3F, 51.3F), MIXED TOMATOES 54.7F, MAYONNAISE 52.5F,CHEESE 45.5F, DUCK 52.1F WALK IN COOLER ASSORTED PORK (98.9F, 89.1F,CHICKEN WINGS 85.3F, PEROGIES 52.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 75 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $267.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS MOVED FROM THE PREP AREA TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER, OPEN THE COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN THE CHANGE OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO AND ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HANDS ALSO. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING GLASSES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE BAR USING IODINE SANITIZER WITH THE FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION TO BE 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH FINAL RINSE OF 15PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE STOPPERS....NOTED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTH SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE STOPPERS....NOTED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTH SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY AT LL TIMES....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLES ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ONE PREP SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN ASSORTED CONTAINERS (57.2F, 53.6F, 54.3F, 51.3F), MIXED TOMATOES 54.7F, MAYONNAISE 52.5F,CHEESE 45.5F, DUCK 52.1F WALK IN COOLER ASSORTED PORK (98.9F, 89.1F,CHICKEN WINGS 85.3F, PEROGIES 52.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 75 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $267.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS MOVED FROM THE PREP AREA TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER, OPEN THE COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN THE CHANGE OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO AND ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HANDS ALSO. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING GLASSES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE BAR USING IODINE SANITIZER WITH THE FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION TO BE 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH FINAL RINSE OF 15PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE STOPPERS....NOTED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTH SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY AT LL TIMES....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLES ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREAS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 23, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA 1ST FLOOR CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 27, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDLES TO REACH-IN COOLER LIDS, AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN: TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINES NOT CLEAN, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, AT BOTH PREP AREAS, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ON ALL FLOORS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NEATLY, MUST BE STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISH MACHINE,
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Sep 27, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT BAR AREAS, BETWEEN COUNTER AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINES NOT CLEAN, AT BOTH PREP AREAS, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SINK STOPPER TO FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOG STEM CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL, AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE STOCK
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May 11, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #2078719
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #2078719
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #2078719
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #2078719
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #2078719
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #2078719
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #2078719
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May 7, 2012
Reinspection
9 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: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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May 3, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES 2ND FLOOR, AND FIRST FLOOR AREAS, UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOT WATER TEMP, GAGE IN POOR REPAIR, AND FIRST HIGH TEMP DISH NOT REACHING 180'F ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, BOTH MACHINE UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE, DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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 65 PLUS RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALL AREAS, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND BAR, FIRST REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, FRONT, REAR AND WALK-IN COOLER DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, LID MUST BE TIGHT FITTING, WITH A CHAIN, LOCK AND KEY, AND GREASE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR, AND CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT BAR AREAS, BETWEEN COUNTER AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN: TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINES NOT CLEAN, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, AT BOTH PREP AREAS, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ON ALL FLOORS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, AND RESTRICT STORING ARTICLES ON FLOOR, MUST BE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEEDS SEALED, TO REMOVE ALL DUSTY BRICK PARTICLES FROM COMING OFF OF WALL, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE LIGHT IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREA, LIGHT TOO DIM
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT, NOT STORED NEATLY, MUST BE ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL, AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER MAINTAIN
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Jun 23, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Revolution Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Revolution Brewing on file is from Jan 25, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Revolution Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Revolution Brewing.
Has Revolution Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Revolution Brewing have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Revolution Brewing means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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