Stanley's
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Stanley's stretching back to 2013. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 13 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON BAR TOP AND REAR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES, SOUP BOWLS AND CUPS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVES OF STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND COOLING UNITS AND TABLE IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 29, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER SANITIZATION IN THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MACHINE DOES NOT SANITIZE. CHLORINE STRIPS DID NOT CHANGE THE COLOR. THE DISWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED, AND IT IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND FIXED. THE DISHES MUST BE WASHED IN 3 C SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 30, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS. PRIORITY VOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. SHELVING HAS COLLASPED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/25/2022 REPORT #2565905 NOT CORRECTED. #58-FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSETS AND AT HALLWAY/STAIRS AT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 25, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM OFF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S RESTOOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SIDE WALK GRATE IN BASEMENT CEILING,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET,BASEMENT AND POT & PAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENCRUSTED AND SLIMY BLACK,BEIGE AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP AND ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SIDE WALK GRATE IN BASEMENT CEILING,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET,BASEMENT AND POPT & PAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PEELING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2282607 DATED 4/4/2019. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT BAR AREA AND ON WALL BY RESTROOMS AND ON 2-DR BEER COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM USED BY STAFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PEELING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED SOUP, CUT PRODUCE, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAK) 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA WITH A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PEELING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE BAR FOR THE TAP BEER DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD, SLICING AND TOUCHING TOMATOES, LETTUCE AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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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 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET AND ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER BOOK CASE NEAR REFRIGERATOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UTENSIL STORAGE CABINET IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CORNED BEEF 158.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND SHELVES IN PREP,DRY STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING IN AND OUT KITCHEN. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1497288, DATED 9/29/2014,(45)(29)FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET. NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH STATE FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AS TO PREVENT SCOOP HANDLE FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: RESIDENTIAL DISHMACHINE ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL LOW TEMP OR HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE (WITH EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE GAUGES, ABLE TO SANITIZE, ETC) OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, GREASE INTERCEPTOR, AND BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION THAT EXTENDS ABOVE ROOF LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMTER FOR REFRIGERATOR AND ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stanley's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stanley's on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stanley's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Stanley's.
Has Stanley's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stanley's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stanley's 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 Stanley's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stanley's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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