The Promontory
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Promontory, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2020. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at The Promontory is from Feb 5, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Promontory's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OPENING IN FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOUBLE EXIT DOORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR PACKETS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINET IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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May 31, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED OR SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE). INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (CHOPPED GREENS, COOKED CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE NOT BEING INVERTED STORED BY THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED A FAUCET IS MISSING ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED MUSHROOMS, RAW PORK STORED ABOVE COOKED SAUSAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF COOKED BEEF IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE PRODUCE, COOKED, AND READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW SHELLFISH, MEAT, AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-23-16 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TABLEWARE MUST BE INVERTED, COVERED, OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REGRIGERATOR IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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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, DISH WASHING, AND BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN HALLWAY NEAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVOE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 23, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF DISHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT HOT LINE WITH HAND TO MOUTH CONTACT (DRINKING FROM A OPENED CUP)WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED NO HAND TO MOUTH CONTACT AT OPEN FOOD LINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL INTERIOR GASKETS OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK OF DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLER, AND THROUGHOUT REAR AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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May 28, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 50.5F WITH READY TO EAT AND COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDINH UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER SUCH AS HUMMUS 48.8F 5/27 1LB.,ASPARAGUS 47.2F 5/27 1LB.,SAUSAGE 47.0F 5/27 6OZ.,GREEN BEANS 48.7F-49.0F 1LB. 5/27/CAULIFLOWER 47.2F -47.6F 1LB,FAVA BEANS 48.9F 1LB. 5/27,PEAS 47.7F 1LB. 5/27,TOMATOE SAUCE 48.2F 2LBS. 5/27,CHEESE SAUCE 4LBS.48.8F 5/27,PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 12.6 LBS.$52.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT PREP AREA AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS ,INTERIOR OF OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSETS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND NEAR DISH MACHINE,FILTERS AT HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE,MOLD ON WALL OVER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT,SIDE AND 2ND FL. DOORS.MISSING WALL BASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.STAIR CASE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 23, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR DRAINLINE IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO A DRAIN LINE. MUST ROUTE TO A DRAIN LINE OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN. (EQUIPMENT ON SITE TODAY (JUNE 23) TO MAKE CORRECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS/CRACKS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN FLOORS ON FIRST/SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA, WALK-IN BEER COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGH-OUT. MUST FINISH RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR BOILER ROOM.
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Jun 13, 2014
License
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS LEADING TO PATIO DECK NOT RODENT PROOFED; TWO 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM CORNER AND CENTER OF DOOR; MUST SEAL AREAS TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE METAL CONTAINER WITH LID FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: GLASSWASHER BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; UNIT MUST BE WORKING PROPERLY TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE READING OF THE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZING AGENT STRENGTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR DRAIN LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO A DRAIN LINE; MUST ROUTE TO A DRAIN LINE OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN. UNEVEN WOOD SURROUNDS AT SECOND FLOOR BAR SERVICE AREAS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS/CRACKS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN FLOORS ON FIRST/SECOND FLOOR BEHIND BARS, DINING AREA FLOOR (INCLUDING PERIMETER), ICE MACHINE ROOM AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER. ALSO IN WAIT STATION AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGH-OUT. MUST FINISH RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR BOILER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS ON SECOND FLOOR WITH GAPS UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEPS AND/OR SEAL DOORS TO SEAL GAPS UNDERNEATH TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY FROM NEIGHBORING BUSINESS. ALSO SEAL DOOR AT BOTTOM BY THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS (EQUIPMENT ROOM DOOR) BELONGING TO UNIVERSITY. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUIT LINES. PROVIDE A COVER FOR SPRINKLER PIPE OPENING ON CEILING OF DISHWASHING ROOM. OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT COVING AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE 4 INCH WALL COVING AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK-IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON WASHROOM DOOR ON SECOND FLOOR IN ENTERTAINMENT AREA; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM SINKS DO NOT RUN FOR A LEAST FIFTEEN SECONDS WHEN IN OPERATION; MUST ADJUST TIMERS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN SECONDS WHILE WASHING HANDS. NO HOT RUNNINNG WATER AT SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREAS. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS IN SAID AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND DEBRIS AT SECOND FLOOR BOILER (WATER HEATER) ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A 'NO SMOKING' SIGN AT DOORS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
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Jun 5, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Promontory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Promontory on file is from Feb 5, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Promontory?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Promontory.
Has The Promontory's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Promontory have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Promontory means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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