She-Nannigan's House of Beers
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2022
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at She-Nannigan's House of Beers, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 21, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for She-Nannigan's House of Beers dates to Mar 21, 2022.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
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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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT TOP OF ONE URINAL IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 5, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRAME/COUNTER SUPPORTING MAIN BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ACCUMULATING BEHIND WALL OF SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED CASES OF BEER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PATCHES OF RAW WOOD ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE PATCHES OF RAW WOOD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 20, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ICE BIN COVERS AT THE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTERTOPS/SHELVINGS AND COOLERS AT BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR GUN CONNECTIONS MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT THE DRAIN LINES DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2016
Complaint
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 ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOORS TO THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ICE BIN COVERS AT THE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTERTOPS/SHELVINGS AND COOLERS AT BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS IN CORNER OF BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT WEST BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. BAR GUN CONNECTIONS MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT THE DRAIN LINES DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT TO AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN .
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Jun 11, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.ALSO NOTED INSIDE OF BEER COOLER AT THE BAR LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES,CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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May 28, 2015
Reinspection
3 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: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND BAR AT THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. STILL RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL.FLYING INSECT PROBLEM IS MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.ALSO NOTED INSIDE OF BEER COOLER AT THE BAR LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES,CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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May 19, 2015
Complaint
4 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: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND COUNTER TOPS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.ALSO NOTED INSIDE OF BEER COOLER AT THE BAR LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES,CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 30, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED VERY THICK BLACK,PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER LININGS OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR ICE MACHINE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.ALSO NOTED INSIDE OF BEER COOLER AT THE BAR LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES,CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE,INSIDE ALL BEER COOLERS AND BY THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS AND PARTS OF COCKROACHES IN ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS,DIRT AND SLIME FLOUND IN ALL SODA GUS DISPENSERS. ALSO FOUND HEAVY SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA, ICE MAKER WITH POOR CEILING COVERINGS WHERE WOOD ABOVE IS DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CELAN, PROVIDE PROPER CEILING IN BASEMNT WHERE ICE MAKERS ARE.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND BAR AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POOR SANITATION THROUGH OUT BAR AREAS, DIRTY SURFACES AT SINKS, ICE BINS, SHELVES AND BAR COUNTER. 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 AT BAR AND BASEMNT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLANA ND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Mar 19, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAR GUN HOLSTERS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS BEHIND EAST BAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND DEEP GROVES IN FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE AND STANDING WATER. MUST SEAL ALL OTHER OPENINGS IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STICKY WALL IN BASEMENT AROUND LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES AND OPENING AROUND PIPING TO TOILET BOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Mar 12, 2010
Complaint
7 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: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. ALSO FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE BEHIND EAST BAR CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR AND ALSO CRAWLING AROUND BEER BOTTLE SHOOT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS BEHIND BAR AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS IN NORTHEAST CORNERS OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FOUND TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOMS OF DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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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. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT ALL COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAR GUNS AND HOLSTERS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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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. FOUND FLOORS BEHIND EAST BAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND DEEP GROVES IN FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE AND STANDING WATER. MUST SEAL ALL OTHER OPENINGS IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS AND CABINETS, BEHIND BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND THICK STICKY BUILD UP. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS AROUND EAST BAR BOTTLE SHOOT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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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 CLEAN STICKY WALLS UNDER ALL BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT AROUND LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPING TO TOILET BOWLS IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EAST BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Feb 22, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was She-Nannigan's House of Beers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at She-Nannigan's House of Beers on file is from Mar 21, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at She-Nannigan's House of Beers?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at She-Nannigan's House of Beers.
Has She-Nannigan's House of Beers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at She-Nannigan's House of Beers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at She-Nannigan's House of Beers 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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