Schuba's Tavern/Tied House
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Schuba's Tavern/Tied House has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. Schuba's Tavern/Tied House was last inspected on Jul 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR BATHROOMS TO BE WITHOUT A SIGN INDICATING TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS TIED HOUSE KITCHEN PREP TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM IMMEDIATLEY NEXT TO BAR/DOOR TO BASEMENT OF SCHUBA'S. HOT WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE, AND HAND WASHING SINK IS STILL ABLE TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD MOTH FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) GASKETS ON TWO (2) DRAWERS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP AND BURNERS. COOLER DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT SEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN THE RIGHT SIDE ALL GENDER RESTROOM ON TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID.
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Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO SHELLFISH TAG WAS PROVIDED FOR 33 POUNDS OF FRESH MUSSELS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST BATCH OF MUSSELS IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG. MUSSELS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 33, VALUE 105.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE ON ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS, FOOD, AND GREASE ON FLOORS: BAR AREA, KITCHEN(UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT), DISHROOM, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,1ST FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTED LIDS AT GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE THE OVENS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
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Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-13-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #'S 37- ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#39- NOTED DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROTECTED.#47- MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.#49- WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.#55- NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.#58- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2509677 ON 5-13-21 GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN NOTED DIRTY IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----
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May 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)- NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11-. NOTED DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROTECTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19- MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)- WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH HOT WATER IN THE FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 130F AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REACHES A MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS FROZEN TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN LIVER THAT HAD BEEN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY C.D.P.H OR DEVELOPED A HACCP PLAN. NONE OF THE FOODS WERE LABELED OR DATED AND DID NOT MEET THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CRITERIA. ROP MACHINE AND ALL FOODS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE/HACCP DOCUMENTATION FOR THE SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. MUST PROVIDE. ROP MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROTECTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM 5-9-19 REPORT #2288557. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED.
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May 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE KITCHEN PREP FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 2, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SPLASHGUARDS AT SERVICE AREA 2ND FLOOR. FOUND NO DUMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-030.
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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: FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM 1INCH GAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR BOTTOM.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 WASHBOWLS WITH NO RUNNING WATER AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR. FOUND MISSING TOILET AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWLS. INSTALL TOILET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT STAFF RESTROOM BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Schuba's Tavern/Tied House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Schuba's Tavern/Tied House on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Schuba's Tavern/Tied House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Schuba's Tavern/Tied House.
Has Schuba's Tavern/Tied House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Schuba's Tavern/Tied House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Schuba's Tavern/Tied House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Schuba's Tavern/Tied House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Schuba's Tavern/Tied House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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