The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc stretching back to 2016. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS ON THE CONCESSIONS HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE LOCKERS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 4, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP-LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAR AREA AND DINING ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED,SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP-LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER. HOT WATER WOULD REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 111 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 94 F IN ALL DISH MACHINES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IN DISH MACHINES REACH AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F ( MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS). THAT HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED 1 OF THE 2 HOT WATER HEATERS WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILAGE BUILD UP ON GASKETS IN FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILAGE ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Nov 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Nov 22, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST ADD A SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Mar 19, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: BSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (TOMATO SAUCE, HAM, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING,IN HOUSE MADE MAYO) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SPRAY CLEANING CONTAINERS WITH BLUE CHEMICAL INSIDE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST ALWAYS LABELED CONTAINERS WITH CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN WAITERS STATION AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA DUE TO BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (TOMATO SAUCE, HAM, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING,IN HOUSE MADE MAYO) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NOT TO BE COMPLETE. MISSING SANITIZING SOLUTION AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU BUT NO REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE WALLS AROUND BASEMENT ICE MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT SOME AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT, AROUND WALLS USED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK IN THE THEATER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL/DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN RIGHT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOUL ODOR DARK WASTE WATERS BACKING UP FROM LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP BOX AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE THE WORKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND THE OTHER DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE UTENSILS ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR THEATRE CONCESSION PREP AREA.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: FOUND THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE THEATRE AND THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOORS THAT LEAD OUT TO THE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS OF THE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1976313,DATED:12/01/2016. 35 Observed the basement employee washroom to have an exposed brick wall directly next to the toilet. Instructed facility to seal and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. 03/01/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 10/6/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL/DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA 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 EXPOSED BRICK WALLS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THESE WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT HOOD ABOVE THE POPCORN PREP AREA AT THEATRE CONCESSION STAND AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS/LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6? INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the basement employee washroom to have an exposed brick wall directly next to the toilet. Instructed facility to seal and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc.
Has The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc 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 The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Davis Theater; Carbon Arc Bar & Board — Davis Theater & Carbon Arc is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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