Standard Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Standard Bar & Grill 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Standard Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED NON FLUSHING TOILET IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR AREAS WITHOUT HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2573156 DATED 3/24/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON BOTTOM DRAWER OF COOLER LOCATED UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S FIRST-FLOOR TOILET ROOM, MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SINKS SO THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON BOTTOM DRAWER OF COOLER LOCATED UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING HAMBURGERS SERVED CONTAINING DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE BUT NO REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK ON ALL HAMBURGERS THAT CONNECTS WITH FOOTNOTE AT BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 11, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 63.3F, CHEESE AT 43.9F, BUTTERMILK AT 57.3F, CUT TOMATOES AT 42.3F, HUMMUS AT 65.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 300# OF FOOD WORTH $800. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAMBURGERS STORED ON TOP OF AND INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KICHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WHITE REACH-IN COOLER STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNIT OR ENCASE PIPE
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE WHERE WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR PREP 1ST BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN BATHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AND LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 15, 2013
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving missing along wallbase in basement. Instructed to install coving. Ventilation covers not cleaned through-out premsies. Instructed to detail clean. Exposed brick wall through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement storage room. Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Sep 24, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving missing along wallbase in basement. Instructed to install coving. Ventilation covers not cleaned through-out premsies. Instructed to detail clean. Exposed brick wall through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement storage room. Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags not in place or provide for shellfish. Observed a pan of mussels 10lbs inside walk-in cooler without shellfish tag. Instructed manager the shellfish tag must stay with product until produce is completely finished. Shellfish tags must remain on premises for 90 days. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(B-2). Value $80.
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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: Outside garbage area not maintained rodent or insect proof. Observed garbage dumpster with missing lid and other lid is broken in half creating a rodent and insect nuisance. Observed approximately 10 houseflies through-out premises. Instructed to have licensed pest control service premsies and remove all live activity. Instructed to replace garbage dumpster not prevent rodent and insect nuisance. 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: Outside grease waste box not maintained, clean or rodent/insect proofed. Observed grease box encrusted with grease on top, along sides and on ground. Instructed to detail clean and maintained grease box and area to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Three compartment sink not maintained and premises not able to wash, rinse, or sanitize equipment and utensils. Faucet on left side- water is leaking from neck of faucet all over prep area and right side faucet has no running water supply. And drainline under three compartment is completely leaking from broken connection. Instructed to repair faucets, supply running water and repair leak at drainline. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood ahelves inside basement walk-in cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Second floor bar not completely enclosed. Instructed to extend counter or install door to prevent customer entry.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving missing along wallbase in basement. Instructed to install coving. Ventilation covers not cleaned through-out premsies. Instructed to detail clean. Exposed brick wall through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Condensation from cooler in bar area draining in exposed handsink. Instructed to remove waste drainline and reroute drainline.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement storage room. Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
4 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.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE,REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS,PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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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.ALL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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.WALL BEHIND GLASSWARE ALONG KITCHEN IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Standard Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Standard Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Standard Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Standard Bar & Grill.
Has Standard Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Standard Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Standard Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Standard Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Standard Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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