Sunnyday Tap
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
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Score
Sunnyday Tap appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. Sunnyday Tap was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579978 DATED 8/11/2023: #47 "OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT...INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE." #58 " OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AT BAR USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTURCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK AND BARTENDER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYYE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 11, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND BEER STORAGE AREA IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT USED FOR BEER STORAGE IN FRONT BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOR NONABSORBENCY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN REAR SITTING/DINING AREA NEAR WOMENS WASHROOM AND SMALL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND BEER STORAGE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR DINING SITTING AREA NEAR POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER NEAR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE ON STAIR LEADING TO DINING/SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) AND NO DISPOSABLE MOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT BAR AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE (LIQUOR) REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO DIARRHEA OR VOMIT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (COS - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELING FOR FOOD STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL IDENTIFYING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK INDICATING THE RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD OR AMBIENT AIR IN SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS, PANS, MICROWAVE, FRYERS, GRILLS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF OLD EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, OLD CARPETING, PAINT CANS, BROKEN BAR STOOLS, BROKEN ICE MACHINE, ETC IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND CHEST FREEZER (PREPACKAGED ICE STORAGE) DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN BAR AREA.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and grease on the floor along the wall in the kitchen under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 1-12-15 INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF THE DEEP FRYER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BY COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THEROMETER IN SAID COOLER.
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Oct 9, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER AND DRAIN LINE WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front counter area, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bsmt. sorage counter shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be reapaired/sealed and or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, bsmt. storage shelving, counter shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area, and bar areas behind cooler need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas, boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear dining area that had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. exposed wallboard in bsmt. storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Feb 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and bsmt. storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area not clean need cleaning. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 22, 2010
Routine
2 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 FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST, CONTAMINANTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP AND CREVICES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT,AND BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AND CREVICES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunnyday Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunnyday Tap on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunnyday Tap?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sunnyday Tap.
Has Sunnyday Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunnyday Tap have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sunnyday Tap 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 Sunnyday Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunnyday Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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