The Temple Bar — Las Reinas
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2017
70
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at The Temple Bar — Las Reinas, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 15, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Temple Bar — Las Reinas on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE TO RIGHT OF DISH MACHINE. MUST DEFROST 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE SODA MACHINE AND/OR SODA BOX STORAGE DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM UNDER EXPOSED LINES, OR RELOCATE SODA AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN SODA MACHINE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN SODA MACHINE ROOM (BASEMENT) TO BE UNSMOOTH AND COVERED IN UNSEALED WOODEN PLANKS. MUST REFINISH FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOMS TO BE UNFINISHED (RAFTERS EXPOSED). MUST FINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL BELOW MOP SINK TO BE DECAYING AND WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT LEFT SIDE OF COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FAUCET, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, ABOVE TOP-LOADING ICE CREAM AND MARGARITA MACHINES AT BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF BASEMENT COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BROKEN/UNUSED UPRIGHT COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED/UNNECESSARY CHAIRS (LEFTOVER FROM WHEN DINING ROOM WAS REDECORATED) FROM GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 28, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO, DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET, DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL, AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO, LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND THE FRONT BAR, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE KITCHEN COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND PEELING TILE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING.
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Sep 4, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.3F, CORN BEEF 48.9F, PASTA AT 55.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 15LBS VALUE OF $55 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER. PLUMBER ON SITE FROM ROTO ROOTER COMPANY BACKING UP PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HEVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. 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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NORTH EAST CORNER NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 12, 2014 REPORT# 1092863.(38)EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINEREMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVED GREASE ENCRUSTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BKOKEN CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINK IN WOME'S WASHROOM IS DRAINIG SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Oct 4, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-6-10 NOT CORRECTED.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE. STORE ANY ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED OF FOOD TYPE AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UNUSED SLICER IN BASEMENT STORED FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN. DIRTY DISHES FOUND STORE WITH CLEAN DISHES ON COOKS LINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CART FOR BUS PAN STORAGE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SURROUNDING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN FOOD PREP WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AND POOLING DIRT AND LIQUID. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPEN CREVICES IN CEILING OF LADIES WASHROOM DUE TO RECENT REPAIRS. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. HOLE IN METAL WALL AT TWO DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE. MUST SEAL. WALLS AT DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL. MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH ROOM CLOSER AND ACCESSIBLE TO EXPOSED HANK SINK IN SAME ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE. CONSTANT RUNNING LEAK UNDER BASEMENT MOP SINK ONTO FLOOR AND DOWN A STEP INTO A NEAR BY FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AND ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 6, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE. STORE ANY ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD, FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE TUBING MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT. STORE ANY ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Temple Bar — Las Reinas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Temple Bar — Las Reinas on file is from Aug 15, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Temple Bar — Las Reinas?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Temple Bar — Las Reinas.
Has The Temple Bar — Las Reinas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Temple Bar — Las Reinas have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Temple Bar — Las Reinas 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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