Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR ON BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY AND DURY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR BAR AREA NEAR TO SMOKER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BASE IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES (ABOVE REACH IN COOLER AT COOKLINE). MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARD, CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE SPRAYER WATER LINE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING PREP AREA WALL TILES ABOVE COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS MECHANICAL CEILING FANS NOT WORKING AT 3258 N SHEFFIELD SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID WASHROOMS CEILING MECHANICAL FANS MUST BE REPAIRED.
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67
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPE CONNECTION WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMOKER ROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF ENCLOSED,INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT IN/AROUND 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BACK PACK STORED ON TOP THE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AN AREA DESIGNATE FOR EMPLOYEE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGN IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.MUST PROVIDE
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
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67
May 22, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN
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86
May 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.INSTRUCTED TO RESOLVE ISSUE. LID MUST BE THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. ALSO ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE BOTH ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS,SLIME SUBSTANCES DRIPPING INTO ICE AT ICE BINS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ATBOTH ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN
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67
Apr 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE SMOKER HOUSE, ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE SMOKEHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
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95
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGERS48.6F, CHEESE 47.6F, EGGS 44.3F, WHIPPED CREAM 49.6F, POTATOES 46F, COLESLAW 45F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AT THE REAR BAR BY THE SMOKER, BEHIND THE STORAGE UNIT BY THE BAR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN PREP, AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DISPOSABLE CUP INSIDE A CONTAINER OF FOOD (MASHED POTATOES) USED FOR SCOOPING. INSTRUCTED TO TO USE SPOONS WITH HANDLES, TONGS, AND LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE SMOKER -HOLES AND OPENINGS, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA -THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE SMOKER HOUSE, ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE SMOKEHOUSE, BARS, AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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64
Oct 6, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOKEHOUSE ROOM MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME SET LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME TO A MINIMUM 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS.
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74
May 17, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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78
May 10, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUPS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
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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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK PINK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A)
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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, EGGS) 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 OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT,RAT DROPPINGS ETC. ALSO NOTED THICK GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SMOKER AT THE SMOKER ROOM -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED CEILING WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS, ROTTEN AND STAINED WOOD TILES WITH WATER LEAKING FROM THE PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND//OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Apr 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST 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: FOUND WALLS NOT FINISHED AT BASEMENT AT BEER STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BY BEER STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Mar 21, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP. NOTED APPROX. 15 DROPPINGS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER WIRE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1631864 DATED 2/18/16 NOT CORRECTED: #34-ALL DRY GOOD FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. #35-RUSTY CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #38-MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE FROZEN DRINK MACHINE AT THE SMOKE ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLAION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PARTICULATE MATTER FROM THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BROWNISH STAINS FROM WALL UNDER BEER SCHOOL BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE JACKETS STORED ON MULTIPLE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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78
Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL DRY GOOD FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RUSTY CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE FROZEN DRINK MACHINE AT THE SMOKE ROOM BAR. LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SMOKE ROOM BAR. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE OUT DOOR BAR (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON AT THIS TIME) COLD HANDLE STRIPPED/BROKEN AT THE FRONT BAR WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.(COLD WATER STILL AVAILABLE)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR MEN'S BATHROOM, BEHIND ALL BARS, UNDER THE SMOKER, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SMOKER ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE OUTSIDE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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78
Aug 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN BEER COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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95
Aug 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 AT FRONT BAR ON WALLS, SINKS AND INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN BEER COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. WATER DAMAGE CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE REAR BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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78
Feb 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMIISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. HANDLES BBQ PORK, HAMBURGERS, AND CHICKEN. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER POSTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.
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Sep 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2012
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 59.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COLE SLAW AT 52.6F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.6F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 50.9F AND ASSORTED CHEESE, DRESSINGS AND SAUCES RANGING BETWEEN 56.5F TO 59.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 18LBS AND ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $450.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 70 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT ALL BARS (4) ON PREMISES WITH THE MOST CONCENTRATION SIGHTED AT REAR, SOUTHWEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR DRAIN FLIES AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS FOUND THROUGHOUT ALL BARS. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS NOTED THROUGHOUT FLOORS OF ALL BARS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO PREVENT FLY BREEDING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING DIRTY LIQUID IN ALLEY AT ESTABLISHMENTS GARBAGE AREA DRAINING OUT INTO THE STREET. ALL OTHER AREAS OF THE ALLEY WERE DRY. THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WERE DRY. OBSERVED GARBAGE ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. CARDBOARD, EMPTY FOOD CAN AND BEER BOTTLES. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE ONTO GROUND. GREASE SPLATTER ON WALLS SURROUNDING CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN ALL AREA, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, GARBAGE AND GREASE. REMOVE POOLING WASTE WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-10. #32-MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.#33-DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. #34-RE-GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.#37- VENTILATION FANS FOR THE REAR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.#38-DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK POTATO CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARE. RUSTY WIRE RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. INSIDE BIN OF ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. DISH RACKS WITH STAINS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM (FRONT) NOT DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMOKER PREP ROOM REPAIRED WITH PUTTY. MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A METAL WELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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May 21, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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 PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE ICE BIN AT THE SOUTHWEST BAR.
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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. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS FOR THE FRONT RESTROOMS. VENTILATION FANS FOR THE REAR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE NORTHWEST BAR IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED SO THAT THE WATER DOES NOT FULLY DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA IS LEAKING WATER AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden.
Has Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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