Side Street Saloon
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Side Street Saloon stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Side Street Saloon's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE ON TABLE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND I-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF CHEST FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIEN TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACT FOR RE-INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. FOLLOWING FOODS WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURES RAW HAMBURGERS 57.8F, RAW CHICKEN AT 56.3F, EGGS AT 56.8F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 60.1F, AMERICAN CHEESE 62.2F, COLESLAW 60.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 115# OF FOOD VALUE OF $400.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE ON TABLE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TINT FOIL USED AS A LINER FOR FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TINT FOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND I-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF CHEST FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN/INTERIOR CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID SINK AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED.
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Jun 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- CRACKED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR THROUGHOUT.----MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2280176 ON 3-19-19 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #58- 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. 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE MENU THAT DISCLOSES AND INFORMS CONSUMERS. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR THROUGHOUT.----MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CURRENT CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 27, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY, MOLDY AND DUSTY WALL AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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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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Mar 19, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH BOTTLES OF BEER CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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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 (HAMBURGERS, SOUPS, SALADS ETC). 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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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. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY, MOLDY AND DUSTY WALL AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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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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Sep 13, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLIM INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES....DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: -030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BAR AND DINNING AREA, PEELING PAINT NON WALLS AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UNFINISHED CEILING USED FOR PREPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING FOR EASY CLEANING.NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MOLDY WALLS AT THE SAME AND DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK. 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: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BAR AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLIM INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES....DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BAR AND DINNING AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UNFINISHED CEILING USED FOR PREPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING FOR EASY CLEANING.NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MOLDY WALLS AT THE SAME AND DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 52.3F. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-005).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10 POUNDS COOKED PASTA AT 59.0F, 5POUNDS TOMATO SAUCE AT 61.6F, 1 DOZEN EGGS AT 51.7F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 47.6F, 2 POUNDS BEEF BASE AT 53.6F, AND 10 POUNDS RANCH DRESSING AT 53.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-005) DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 35 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
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Oct 9, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY,POROUS BRICKS INSIDE THE BEER COOLER TO STORE BEER BOTTLES,CREAM ,MILK ETC.STAGNATED RUSTY WATER INSIDE THE SAID BEER COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BRICKS AND WATER PROVIDE A BASE FOR THE BEER COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED DOUGH INSIDE THE MIXER BOWL IN BASEMENT AREA,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: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN(WEST AREA).GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALL IN BASEMENT AREA IN PREP AREA HAS RAW WOOD WITH ROUGH SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE,IN PREP AREA.(FRONT PART OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRCASE). WALL TILE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM HAS ROUGH SURFACE ALSO WITH OPENING AT CORNERS BEHIND THE WASH BOWL.OPENING BETWEEN THE WASHBOWL AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PART OF THE BASEMENT AREA IS USED FOR PREP AREA(MAKING PIZZA DOUGH AND CUTTING FOOD.NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED AT MENTIONED AREA.ALSO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MENTIONED AREAS.ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WE(OWNER AND I)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO PANELS INSIDE THE ICE BIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.FOUND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR COUNTER WITH TWO GREEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH SLICED LEMON STORED ON TOP THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,ALSO ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE SAME ICE.ICE REMOVED FROM ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,CHILI,HAMBURGER ETC.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLING,SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY,POROUS BRICKS INSIDE THE BEER COOLER TO STORE BEER BOTTLES,CREAM ,MILK ETC.STAGNATED RUSTY WATER INSIDE THE SAID BEER COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BRICKS AND WATER PROVIDE A BASE FOR THE BEER COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED DOUGH INSIDE THE MIXER BOWL IN BASEMENT AREA,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: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN(WEST AREA).GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALL IN BASEMENT AREA IN PREP AREA HAS RAW WOOD WITH ROUGH SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE,IN PREP AREA.(FRONT PART OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRCASE). WALL TILE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM HAS ROUGH SURFACE ALSO WITH OPENING AT CORNERS BEHIND THE WASH BOWL.OPENING BETWEEN THE WASHBOWL AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PART OF THE BASEMENT AREA IS USED FOR PREP AREA(MAKING PIZZA DOUGH AND CUTTING FOOD.NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED AT MENTIONED AREA.ALSO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MENTIONED AREAS.ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OBSEVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT 50.9F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 BEING STORED INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TOMATOE SAUCE AT 48.5F, ITALIAN SAUSAGES AT 53.3F MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 48.6F, PEPPERONI 49.0F, COOKED NOODLES AT 55.4F, CHIHUAHUA CHEESE AT 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED ALL FOOD ITEMS 29LBS OF FOOD WORTH $84 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
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78
Mar 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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90
Jul 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND THE SIDE OF THE GRILL.
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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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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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 GROUT THE WALL TILES AND REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE TILED WALL. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE WEEDS AND VEGETATION AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.
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74
Jul 12, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Side Street Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Side Street Saloon on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Side Street Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Side Street Saloon.
Has Side Street Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Side Street Saloon have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Side Street Saloon 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 Side Street Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Side Street Saloon is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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