Southport Lanes

3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Southport Lanes, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Southport Lanes since Dec 17, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : ALL STORED CLEANING ITEMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.----ALL STORED LIQUOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN/PEELING RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR.--- CRACKED/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP ROOM.---- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE.----PEELING WALL CAULKING ALONG THE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP ROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ON PLASTIC WIRING/TUBING ALONG THE BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WITH PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----HOLES IN WALLS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Dec 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS/BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED HANDLING BURGER BUNS, SLICING THEM AND ARRANGING ON A PLATTER WITH BARE HANDS THEN HANDLING SLICES OF CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS TOPPING THE COOKED BURGER PATTIES. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT POSSESS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST ALSO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET WITH QUATERNARY TABLETS AND GLASSWARE BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS SLICED CHEESE WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND 20 LBS COOKED BEEF WITH NO LABELING. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE AT $300.00 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENUS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN/PEELING RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE OVEN FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR.--- CRACKED/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP ROOM.---- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE.----PEELING WALL CAULKING ALONG THE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP ROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ON PLASTIC WIRING/TUBING ALONG THE BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WITH PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----HOLES IN WALLS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: SHOES AND BACK PACKS BEING STORED ON TOP OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND STORED DRY FOOD ITEMS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED DRESSING AREA AND STORAGE LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED CLEANING ITEMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.----ALL STORED LIQUOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Nov 9, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(RICE/SOUP/ETC.) PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCCOKED FOOD SOLD AT PREMISES(HAMBURGERS).PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE INSIDE MENUS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST POTS/CONTAINERS INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS RUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS:(HOLES/CHIPPING PAINT) 2ND FLOOR ABOVE PREPARATION SINK AND 2ND FLOOR AT STAIRWAY AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL MENTIONED WALLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Aug 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN REAR PREP ARE IN THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUIL-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM IN THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL AND CEILING AROUND THE POTATO SLICER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN 3RD FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN 3RD FLOOR AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW.MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITHCEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STOTRED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. (MUST REPLACE)
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Dec 19, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CUP WITHOUT HANDLE TO SCOOP READY TO EAT COLESLAW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING IN SAME PREP AREA WITH MISSING TILES, OPEN HOLES.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP. SPILLAGE UNDER BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AT MOP SINK. HOLES IN WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND MOLDY. MUST REPLACE. RAW WOOD WALL MOUNTING FOR FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. DIRTY WALL VENT SCREEN ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OVER STORED FOOD ITEMS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. MUST REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIRTY/BLACKENED MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA GUN WASTE LIQUID DRAIN LINE MISSING AT WAITRESS STATION. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Dec 17, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE FOR CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORING. UPPER WATER RESERVOIR INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE AND THROUGHOUT ON ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. OTHER FOODS FOUND NOT NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. CHEESE, COLE SLAW, SALSA FOUND UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER WITH RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE SAID ITEMS. DIRTY BOTTOM OF PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED HAM IN SAME COOLER. READY TO EAT CHIPS IN WICKER BOWLS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER WITH DIRTY BOTTOMS OF BOWLS ON CHIPS. ALL DISCARDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-30-10 NOT CORRECTED. #35-DIRTY WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.#41-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.ALL FLOORS CLEAN AND ALL NEEDED ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. SERUIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CUP WITHOUT HANDLE TO SCOOP READY TO EAT COLESLAW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING IN SAME PREP AREA WITH MISSING TILES, OPEN HOLES.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP. SPILLAGE UNDER BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AT MOP SINK. HOLES IN WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND MOLDY. MUST REPLACE. RAW WOOD WALL MOUNTING FOR FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. DIRTY WALL VENT SCREEN ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OVER STORED FOOD ITEMS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. MUST REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIRTY/BLACKENED MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA GUN WASTE LIQUID DRAIN LINE MISSING AT WAITRESS STATION. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Jun 30, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HANDSINK AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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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 BEHIND THE BAR.
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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 WALLS OF THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING HANDSINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southport Lanes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southport Lanes on file is from Dec 17, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southport Lanes?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Southport Lanes.

Has Southport Lanes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Southport Lanes have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southport Lanes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.