Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Feb 3, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille since Feb 3, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT BAIT ON BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CONTAINED IN NOT COVERED, NOT TAMPER RESISTANT RED PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE SET UP AND MAINTAIN BAIT STATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2252479 ON 1/14/19 NOT CORRECTED: "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING WASHBOWL SINK IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND AT BOTH BARS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD NEAR PIZZA OVEN IN 1ST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, NOTED GRAY FILM BUILDUP. FOUNTAIN SODA DISPENSER NOT CLEAN INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Mar 30, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IN USE (DISHES ON WASHING RACKS IN WASHING COMPARTMENT, WHILE CYCLES RUNNING) AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WITHOUT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING. NOTED FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. ALSO OBSERVED DISH MACHINE AT "GRAND" BAR IN USE (DISHES IN UNIT, WET AFTER RECENT CYCLE) BUT MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM CHLORINE DURING FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED THAT CHEMICAL DISH MACHINES MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZE CYCLE OF 50-100 PPM CHLORINE DURING FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SANITIZE DISHES USING PROVIDED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS UNTIL MACHINES REPAIRED. BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND WERE TESTED AT 100 PPM CHLORINE DURING FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT VARIOUS HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. AT SERVER'S SIDE HANDSINK, NOTED HOT WATER AT 41 DEGREES F. AT REAR PREP HAND SINK, NOTED HOT WATER AT 43 DEGREES F. AT 2ND FLOOR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, NOTED HOT WATER AT 46 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AT 85 DEGREES F OR ABOVE. BY END OF INSPECTION, ALL FOOD PREP HAND SINKS WERE PROVIDING AT LEAST 85 DEGREES F. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ACCUMULATING BEHIND 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED GRAYISH RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN FLOOR DRAIN AT FAR END OF "GRAND" BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR AND COVING DAMAGED/MISSING AT 2ND FLOOR MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, CREATING A LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTOOMS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED DUMP SINKS AT REAR END OF "GRAND" BAR CLOGGED AND FILLED WITH WASTEWATER FROM DUMPED DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE SINKS. THE SINKS WERE UNCLOGGED DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR AT REAR END OF "GRAND" BAR DURING RUN CYCLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY. THE DRAIN PAN WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED GARBAGE DISPOSAL AT DISHROOM SPRAY SINK LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BELOW "GRAND" BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON FILE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CERTIFICATES OF ANY TERMINATED EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 11, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SPORADIC AREAS OF BASEMENT'S FLOOR POOLING WATER, NO LEAKS NOTED NOR BACKING UP OF WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT BREWERY ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, ROUGH BRICKS AND AND UNFINISHED CEILING , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING.
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Nov 2, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN ROOFTOP BAR SMALL PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN IN CEILING WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION IN SMALL PREP AREA OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN ROOFTOP BAR SMALL PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN LIGHT OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN ROOFTOP BAR SMALL PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN IN CEILING WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION IN SMALL PREP AREA OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN IN CEILING WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION IN SMALL PREP AREA OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF ROOFTOP BAR AND FLOOR OF SMALL PREP ROOM OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND MAINTAI
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN SMALL PREP AREA IN ROOM OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR UNFINISHED. AREA IS USED TO CUT FRUIT AND WASH DISHES. CEILING MUST BE FINISHED AND PREP AREA MUST BE PROTECTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS SHIELDS IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. ATTACH LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLER/COLD HOLD UNITS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F AND 48.9F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND FISH. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.9F VALUED AT $50, 5 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 51.8F VALUED AT $25, AND 10 LBS OF FISH AT 51.1 VALUED AT $40 AND 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $3 AT 55.4F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN ROOFTOP BAR SMALL PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN LIGHT SHEILD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN IN CEILING WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION IN SMALL PREP AREA OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF ROOFTOP BAR AND FLOOR OF SMALL PREP ROOM OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN SMALL PREP AREA IN ROOM OFF OF ROOFTOP BAR UNFINISHED. AREA IS USED TO CUT FRUIT AND WASH DISHES. CEILING MUST BE FINISHED AND PREP AREA MUST BE PROTECTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS SHEILDS IN 2ND FLOOR KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. ATTACH LIGHT SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 BROKEN FRYER DOOR HANDLES AT THE MIDDLE FRYERS IN THE MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL AND AT THE 2 PLASTIC SLIDING DOORS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE INETRIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE LARGE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN/CRAKED AND MISSING WALL TILES AT THE WALL BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE LARGE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FOUND DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AREA WITH GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP STATION AREA AND AT THE DISH ROOM CEILING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE GLASS WASHING MACHINE AT THE GRAND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 1 COMP/SPRAYER DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND THE 1ST FLOOR REAR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,CUTTING BOARDS,BAR GUNS AT BARS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND ROOF TOP BAR AND BARS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREPA AREAS AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 1 COMP/SPRAYER DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537783 DATED 5/7/15. #35- NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #38- NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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May 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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May 7, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE COOLER AT THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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 47.2F, HAMBURGER 46.9F, COLE SLAW 50.5F, FLAUTAS 47.4F, SALMON 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $36.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A YELLOWISH,PINKISH ANS SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE ICE AND STARTED TO CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT KITCHE PREP ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 23, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF 4 SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.2F,45.4 AND 48.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW ARE ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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 INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 56F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. BEANS 53.4F,TOMATOES(SLICED) 44.1F,PEPPERONI 46.1F,TOMATOES SAUCE 45.3F,GUACAMOLE 52.6F,SALSA 51.8, SAUERKRAUT 45.5F,CORN BEEF 46.7F,FISH AND CHIPS 55.4F,CALAMARI 56.3F,CHICKEN 51.9F PASTA 48.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 44LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $160.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE LOGS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A YELLOWISH,PINKISH ANS SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE ICE AND CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS (1ST AND 2ND FLOORS) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BARS ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH LIGHT SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BARS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS: PREP AREA AND BARS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY OR PROOF OF,AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBUGERS AND PORK. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE POP SYRUP STATION IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND DRAIN IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: PREP AREAS, BASEMENT STORAGE AROUND POP SYRUP STATION AND THE ROOF TOP BEER GARDEN UNDER THE HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING OF FOOD SPLATTER IN THE MIXING PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN FILTERS AND VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST AND FLOUR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ON THE ROOF TOP BEER GARDEN A LEAK AT THE EXPOSE HAND SINK. ALSO NOTED ON THE 1st FLOOR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IS BROKEN ON THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES.
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Jul 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND MILDEW/MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, SIDES & LEVER OF THE ICE MACHINE & THE ICE MACHINE CHUTE. ALL THESE SURFACES COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE, CAUSING CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE MACHINE. (UNIT TAGGED)
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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: (7-38-020) FOUND 8-LIVE ROACHES AROUND AN OUTLET ON THE WALL, BELOW A CORNER PREP TABLE ACROSS THE COOK'S LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY & CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS & LEDGES, DRIP PANS, FANGUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY CRACKS/CREVICES/VOIDS BETWEEN THE WALL & BASEBOARDS OR AROUND PIPES & OPEN OUTLETS MUST BE SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKS ON BOTTOM OF PIPES UNDER THE SERVER'S HANDSINK, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, & UNDER THE 1-COMP. SINK AT COOK'S LINE, MUST BE FIXED.
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Sep 29, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MEAT WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.0 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. TICKET #HOOOO63333 11.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.5 F AND 50.3 F- BEEF BURGERS, LAMB, DRESSING, BATTER, SALSA, FISH, PEPPERONI, CALAMARI AND STEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DRY STORAGE, BAR AND PICK UP STATION. MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063334 12.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASH,BAR AND PICK UP STATION.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Prep reach in cooler rubber door gasket ripped underneath grill. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged gaskets.
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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. The following not clean- observed slight lime build up inside ice machines, accumilated food debris on lower side of dishmachine drainboards, food build up inside prep coolers door hindges/corners. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must regrout all damaged floor tiles at 1st floor prep area and make floor smooth and easy to clean throughout 1st floor prep.
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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. Observed unclean ceiling light covers at 1st floor prep and dishmachine room. Instructed manager to clean all unclean covers.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide light bulb cover inside food walk in cooler at 1st floor prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must repair all leaks at pipes and faucets at 1-compartment and 2-compartment sinks throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille on file is from Feb 3, 2022. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille.
Has Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Rb Grille — Rock Bottom Brewery-Rb Grille 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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