Wild Hare

2610 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Wild Hare has been inspected 21 times since 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 25, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11//OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT BAR, MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19//NOTED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE RUST FREE SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ALL DJ BOOTHS, IN NORTHWEST CLOSET NEAR BACK BAR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CURTAIN IN STORAGE AREA OF BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 18, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT DJ BOOTH, BEHIND KITCHEN STOVE, IN BACK BAR STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH LEAKING COMPRESSOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD UNDERNEATH AND REPAIR LEAK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT BAR, MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED PLATES STORED IN KITCHEN ON SOUTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE RUST FREE SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ALL DJ BOOTHS, IN NORTHWEST CLOSET NEAR BACK BAR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CURTAIN IN STORAGE AREA OF BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 10, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BSERVE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND 3-COPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3-COMARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING SLOW DRAINING WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ONOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS FOOD PPEP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 47.9F-49.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110.F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ABOVE 100.F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN AND CHEESE SAUCE. NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THE DISCARDED DATE EXCEEDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF FOOD VALU OF $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING THE REMINDER STAMENT ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH UNUSED LOCKERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND 3-COPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.,
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LOOSE FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPPED BY A BOWL. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE MENS WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND MISSING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL ----POOLING LIQUID ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----MISSING WALL BACKSPLASH TILES AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE REAR KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 28, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.117 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER, MEASURED 0 PPM CHLORINE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-16-22 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED.STILL AWAITING FOR PARTS
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Sep 8, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER BROKEN UN-OPERABLE, NO FOOD INSIDE. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE" INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELF AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, WITH NO GNAWED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER, MEASURED 0 PPM CHLORINE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON-SITE AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON THE MENU THE "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR ANY HAMBURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR AND KITCHEN .REPAIR ISSUE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR GROUNDS BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH GREASE,ALSO WEEDS BETWEEN THE SAID CONTAINERS AND ALONG FENCES. REMOVE WEEDS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BUILD-UP DEBRIS BEHIND BARS,AND ALL THE STORAGES.CLEAN ELEVAT ITEMS AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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May 25, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOORS,WALLS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT MIDDLE ROOM BAR.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 7, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA,BARS,AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH EXCESS FODD DEBRIS,STAINS AND BROWN IN COLOR. MUST CLEAN/PAINT SAID WALLS
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Sep 30, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.BOTH BARS WERE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE END COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WINDOW,REPAIR CAUSE.ALSO LEAKING BOTH FAUCET AT SAID SINK,REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED EXCESS DEBRIS AND A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION WOOD STORED BEHIND RECEPTACLES AND ON GROUND,MUST REMOVE SAID ITEMS TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITIES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES AT PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE,REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA,BARS,AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH EXCESS FODD DEBRIS,STAINS AND BROWN IN COLOR. MUST CLEAN/PAINT SAID WALLS.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-8-2019,REPORT #2261760 #38) 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RARE AND ENSURE DOOR IS RODENT PROOF. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #39) 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO ICE BIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK, CLOSEST TO ICE BIN, AT REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #47) 4-101.17 OBSERVED BEVERAGE INVENTORY STORED ON RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49) 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP KIT/NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHICKEN, SAUCES, SLICED CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COOLER AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RARE AND ENSURE DOOR IS RODENT PROOF. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO ICE BIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK, CLOSEST TO ICE BIN, AT REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED UPRIGHT ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT INVERTED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGE INVENTORY STORED ON RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 19, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSRVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELVE LINER ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 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 OPENINGS INTO WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERED DIRT ON WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP ARE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38- 012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN #10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED GRILL,BROILER,AND RANGE ENCRUSTED WITH CHAR AND BURNT GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHILDS WITH DRIED ON RESIDUE AT HOT LINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE PREP TABLE SHELF IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER HEATER UTILITY ROOM. ALSO NOTED BUILDING MATERIALS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND STORE ALL ITEM 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 THE WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO THE LEFT OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT ABOVE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE DRAIN IN THE GREEN DOOR MEN'S RESTROOM IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
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Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1491155, DATED 7/31/14. #35-MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM, DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. #38-NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE FLAT GRILL. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THE AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED,INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIMES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER . MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE DOOR. CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS(POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINER) UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INDSECTS HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCKS IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS 'S WASHROOM OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE THE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM, DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BASEMENT GLASS DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR SUMP PUMPS AND AT WATER TANK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT BOX FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES MISSING/NOT CONNECTED ON SODA GUN HOLDERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6" FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZED.
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May 3, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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Apr 5, 2012
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SANDWICH COOLER IS NOT TURNED ON. MUST MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO WASH DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINES AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: 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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BAR OF THE MUSIC ROOM BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES OR A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A WASTE HAULING COMPANY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISCARD ANY UTENSILS WHICH ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER, CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE SANDWICH COOLER AND MEAT SLICER IN THE PREP AREA.
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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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND HORIZONTAL SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE BARS AND PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS. SEAL THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL OF BAR #3 AND CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR #3.
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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 BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE PREP AREA. SEAL THE FRP BOARD AT THE WINDOWSILL IN THE PREP AREA. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS OF BAR #3. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR #1. REPLACE ANY MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. INSTALL CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SPICE RACK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE LADIES WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wild Hare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wild Hare on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wild Hare?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Wild Hare.

Has Wild Hare's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wild Hare have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wild Hare means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wild Hare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wild Hare is inspected around two times per year on average.