The Scout
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2020
82
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at The Scout, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 3, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at The Scout since Jan 3, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting The Scout squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 3, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12 FOUND LAST 90 DAY SHELL STOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SAID DATE SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED SALMON AND HAMBURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 27, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, SOUP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 5 LBS OF BEEF AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-52F, AND 1 QT OF SOUP AT 51.5. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND LAST 90 DAY SHELL STOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND MUSSELS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG. SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD MUSSSELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND SOUP, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALMON AND HAMBURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. FOUND 1 ROACH ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. FOUND 1 ROACH INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM CLOSET ARE. PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE.
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Jan 3, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN, SANDWICHES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH DATE ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 12/27/2018 2243882. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE WALLS OF THE SOUTH BAR IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY . CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. ECO LAB ON SITE AT TIME OF INSCPECTION FOR CORRECTION OF FLYING INSECTS.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAMES OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED WATER PIPES LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP WATER PIPES TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE RANCH DRESSING BULK CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES ON THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS INSIDE OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPES OF THE URINAL AND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND A LEAK AT THE ONE OUT OF TWO TOILETS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S ROOM AND ONE OUT OF TWO URINALS NOT FLUSHING ALSO LOCATED INSIDE OF THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Dec 27, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AND AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER CONTACTED ECOLAB DURING THE INSPECTION AND A ECOLAB TECHNICIAN CORRECTED THE VIOLATION ON SITE. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS AT 50PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A CHEMICAL CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB SHUT OFF FROM THE BOTTOM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO HOT WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNNING FROM BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS WHEN THE HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HOT WATER KNOB IS ON AT ALL TIMES AND HOT WATER IS NOT CONTINOUSLY RUNNING AT THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN, SANDWICHES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH DATE ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE WALLS OF THE SOUTH BAR IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPES OF THE URINAL AND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND A LEAK AT THE ONE OUT OF TWO TOILETS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S ROOM AND ONE OUT OF TWO URINALS NOT FLUSHING ALSO LOCATED INSIDE OF THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAMES OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED WATER PIPES LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP WATER PIPES TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE RANCH DRESSING BULK CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CERVICES ON THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS INSIDE OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP COOLER (TOP AND BOTTOM), WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE (BEEF, MAYO) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING OF 52.9F DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED ANOTHER PREP COOLER (TOP) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE (CHEESE) AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SAID PREP COOLERS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER UNIT (TOP AND BOTTOM) TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CHEF TURNED ON PREP COOLER TOP UNIT AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THAT TOP PREP COOLER UNIT WAS AT 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10 LBS OF CHEESE WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F-55.4F, 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 51.8F, 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.9F, 1LB OF MAYO AT 48.9F AND DICED TOMATOES AT 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN AT COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VALUE OF ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES BY THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO TEST THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF THE TWO FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT SAID FAUCET AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE LOCATED ABOVE TWO PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT THE EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE BY WRAPPING A WATER PROOF MATERIAL AROUND SAID PIPE TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND A COUPLE OF THEM DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR UNDER THE SINKS, BEHIND THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEANS, BEEF ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETR IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHORT RIB, PULLED CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE SPRAYER HEAD SINK AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 20, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: FOOD SPLATTER MUST BE REMOVE FROM WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 9, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: FOOD SPLATTER MUST BE REMOVE FROM WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
May 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 2ND HANDBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Jan 23, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP. FAUCE AT 3 COMP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL REAR STORAGE AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Aug 19, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGE/MISSING RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. BAR GUNS IN THE BAR. EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS TO ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS TO THE 3-COMP. SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
41
64
Oct 29, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS.
34
90
Jul 21, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Scout last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Scout on file is from Jan 3, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Scout?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Scout.
Has The Scout's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Scout have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Scout means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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