Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2019
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Going back to 2010, Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret is from Apr 8, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO 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 IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET STALL DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AND TOOL ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOOL ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUT PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the soda gun nozzles at the bars. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: behind the second floor ice machine, at the first floor bar, under the soda boxes at the third floor coat check, and at the first floor dj booth. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a slight leak at the three compartment sink drain pipe. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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May 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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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,HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING, CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE IEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS ON 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving in 2nd floor bar area that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/sealed, bsmt storage shelving that had peeling paint/raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind heavy equipment in 2nd floor bar area, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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May 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found inadequate pest control i.e. 3 live roaches found on the 3 rd floor bar area,15 live fruit flies on and around the bar guns at 1st floor bar area.The front entrance doors and the 3rd floor rear exit door approximately 1/4" mode of entry.Also,the pest control log book is not complete missing a map locator to identify the pest control services provided for business and an copy of updated IDPH license.Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas,pest proof said doors,pest control service now reccomended.Serious Violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide and maintain sink stoppers for all the 3 compartment sinks at bar areas.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The bar guns and housings attached,bar coolers throughout the premises require a detail cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind under around heavy equipments in need for further cleaning including the floor drains throughout the premises.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Must seal openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures throughout the band room and walls/ceilings inside the walk-in-coolers require a detail cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Detail clean,organize stored articles in the basement rear areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage. Must be properly store kept items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
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May 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CHESTER FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA, PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELIMINATE ARTICLES ON FLOOR, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR
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Apr 19, 2011
Routine
6 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.FOUND GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER AT KITCHEN INPOOR REPAIR,REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND PROVIDE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED 2ND FLOOR.
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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.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL IN BETWEEN OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WORKING PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND INTERIORS OF CABINETS AT BARS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,WORNED OUT SHELVING BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST BE REPLACED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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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.FLOOR BENEATH SYRUP STATION BEHIND 3RD FLOOR COAT ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING STORAGE CLSET 2ND FLOOR,BASEMENT TOOL ROOMS.
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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.FOUND SOME SECTIONS OF EAST WALL IN KITCHEN,UPPER CEILING TRACK AT BAR 2ND FLOOR REMOVE PEELING PAINT-MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES SAME AREA ALSO WALLS/CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROGHOUT INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR BAR,VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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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 BASEMENT STORAGE REAR AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM SAME AREA,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,PROPERLY STORE REMAINING ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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May 10, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR SEVING AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN FIRST FLOOR DINING & ON 3rdFL BALCONEY SEATING AREA. MUST REMOVE FOIL LININGS UNDER TABLE SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN.
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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. FOUND TOILET BOWL IN MALE TOILET AT BASEMENT,HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES ON 3RDFL,AND INSIDE CABINETS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS,INSFRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES. ALSO 3COMP.SINKS ON 2nd AND 3rd FLOOR BAR AREAS WITH STAINS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
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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. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MEN'S AND LADIES TOLETS ON 1stFL,BASEMENT AND 3rdFL WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND FLOORS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER HAVING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VENTS ON CEILING WALLS IN LADIES AND MALE TOILETS IN BASEMENT TO 3rdFL WITH DUSTS MUST BE CLEANED. MUST ALSO REPAIR OR PAINT DAMAGED WALLS AT 3COMP-SINK IN BASEMENT,AND ATTACHED RAW WOOD ON CABINET DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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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 PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE.
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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 REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER INSIDE CABINETS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret on file is from Apr 8, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret.
Has Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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