Rudy's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2019
70
Score
Across the available record, Rudy's Bar & Grill has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 29, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 29, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Rudy's Bar & Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Nov 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAMBURGERS ON MENU THAT CAN BE POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT DOWNSTAIRS COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HALLWAY NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, GRAINS ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE-2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MAYO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA; 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 52.5F AND 3 LBS OF MAYO BASED SAUCES RANGING FROM 56-58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS VALUED AT $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND GROUND OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, GRAINS ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND/OR ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS AND CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT AND THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER AT THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, YELLOW AND CREAMY WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL OF THE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND/OR ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS AND CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT AND THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER AT THE BAR SOUTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found walk-in cooler at 53.4f, cooler is used to store perishables, instructed mgr to keep cooler at 40F or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 120lbs of beef and Turkey chili at 51.4f, 10lb of Turkey and beef patties at 50.4f and 20lbs of raw chicken at 52.5F, all food stored in said cooler. instructed mgr to keep such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A), food discarded valued at $400
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: damaged rubber gaskets at prep cooler doors, instructed to replace.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: standing water along wall base, instructed to keep floor dry as possible.
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Mar 22, 2016
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD WRAPING STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A BUCKET OF LETTUCE HEADS PLACED IN MOP SINK UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO PLACE ANY FOODS IN MOP SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD WRAPING STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING AOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SPICE SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POTATOE SHREDDER, ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING TOWELS AS A SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.
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82
Sep 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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May 29, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED, REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND INTERIOR OF SODA GUNS IN BAR. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BAR AREA AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT GRILL AREA.
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Sep 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL AND INSIDE SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP WATER RUNNING AT DIPPER WELLS DURING OPERATION.
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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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2010
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rudy's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rudy's Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 29, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rudy's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Rudy's Bar & Grill.
Has Rudy's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rudy's Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rudy's Bar & Grill 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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