Booker's Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Booker's Restaurant and Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
“Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Booker's Restaurant and Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cracked/broken eggs were observed in the walk-in cooler. *The person in charge discarded the cracked/broken eggs during the inspection.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 750 ppm exceeding the recommended 200–400 ppm. *During the inspection, the person in charge changed the water from sanitizer bucket adding only one tablet and the sanitizer solution was measured at 200 ppm.
46.674(d)(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of one of the could prep refrigerator was not available.
46.632
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Clean containers were observed being stored wet, and not in a manner to allow air drying in one of the storage areas at the first floor. New Violation.
46.771
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Ice buildup in the domestic reach-in freezer "whynter" located in the kitchen. -Dust accumulation on the fan of the cold prep refrigerator unit that is missing a lid in the kitchen.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door of the employee toilet room was observed to be not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One of the lights in the hood was not functioning at the time of the inspection.
46.943
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Aug 25, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the kitchen and bar area did not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. *The person in charge provided paper towel to both handwash sink during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observations: -Uncovered scallops in the walk-in cooler. -Uncovered food items including cheese, diced onions, and diced peppers in the cold prep refrigerator, which was missing a lid in the kitchen. *The person in charge covered all food items were during the inspection.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observations: -Food items including fish, carrots, and celery were held at temperatures ranging from 50.2°F to 45.7°F, rather than the required 41°F or below, in one of the cold prep refrigerators. *The person in charge relocated the food to the walk-in cooler during the inspection. -Food items including diced onions, tofu, pico de gallo, and shrimp were held at temperatures ranging from 47.3°F to 45.6°F, rather than the required 41°F or below, in another cold prep refrigerator. *The person in charge created an ice bed during the inspection. By the end of the inspection, the food temperatures were measured between 42°F and 41°F.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. *The person in charge placed the machine out of service and will use the 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until the dishwasher is properly repaired.
46.675(d)(e)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Observed plates, pots and pans being stored NOT covered or inverted in the kitchen.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Ice buildup in the domestic reach-in freezer "whynter" located in the kitchen. -Dust accumulation on the fan of the cold prep refrigerator unit that is missing a lid in the kitchen. -Water accumulation in the chest refrigerator located in the bar area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A backflow prevention device was not observed on the facility's main water line. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The trashcan in one of the all-gender toilet rooms was missing a lid. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -A hole in the wall of the kitchen. -Gap between the handwash sink and the wall in both toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -One of the lights in the hood was not functioning at the time of the inspection. -One light in the kitchen was non-operational during the inspection. New Violation.
46.943
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment were not available. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings were observed on the window ledge and on the floor near the dishwasher machine. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints such as nets or hats.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on tables in the kitchen and bar areas, rather than being stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
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Oct 2, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the under counter refrigerator and walk in cooler, was not date marked. The person in charge date marked the food items.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes observed in the hand washing sink in bar area. *A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. The PIC cleaned the sink.
46.825(a)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. * Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are effectively designed and worn to keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment and utensils. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sink in the bar area and not stored in sanitizing solution. *Wet wiping cloths used with a freshly made sanitizing solution and dry wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed food dispensing utensils not stored above in the food containers. Food dispensing utensils (scoops) shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within the containers. New Violation.
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Observed plates, cups and cooking pot not inverted in the food prep area. *Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted, and in a self-draining position that allows air drying. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved chest freezers and mini refrigerator observed in the prep area and basement area - Lids of the cold prep unit observed in disrepair - Under counter refrigerator inoperable
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Window ledge in the prep area observed with debris. - Food debris observed on the bottom shelf of the prep table in the prep area - An accumulation of dust was observed on the shelving unit in the prep area -Water observed pooled inside the under counter refrigerator in the front prep area. -Debris and grease accumulation observed on the cooking equipment.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Wall with the potato cutter observed with food residue and not clean to sight - Grease observed on the wall near the air condition unit in the prep area - Debris observed on the floor under the hand washing sink and ware washing sink - Food debris observed on the walls behind the prep station in the prep area - Water accumulation observed on the basement floor - Food debris observed on the floor in the prep area - Food residue observed on the wall and ceiling near the cold prep unit in the prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jul 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the food prep area lacked a sign reminding employees to wash their hands. A sign was provided at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Foods in the under counter refrigerators observed uncovered. New Violation.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shrimp and spinach was held at 49-51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. The person in charge relocated the items to the undercounter refrigerator to bring the foods to the appropriate temperatures.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.712
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in the ice bin stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. The person in charge relocated the scooper handle.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Foil lining prep shelves are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Window ledge in the prep area observed with debris. - Food debris observed on the bottom shelf of the prep table in the prep area - An accumulation of dust was observed on the shelving unit in the prep area -Water observed pooled inside the under counter refrigerator in the front prep area. -Debris and grease accumulation observed on the cooking equipment.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot water was observed at the food preparation sink in the bar area. The person in charge turned on the hot water during the inspection.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Wall with the potato cutter observed with food residue and not clean to sight - Grease observed on the wall near the air condition unit in the prep area - Debris observed on the floor under the handwash sink and warewash sink - Food debris observed on the walls behind the prep station in the prep area - Water accumulation observed on the basement floor - Food debris observed on the floor in the prep area - Food residue observed on the wall and ceiling near the cold prep unit in the prep area
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Booker's Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Booker's Restaurant and Bar on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Booker's Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Booker's Restaurant and Bar.
Has Booker's Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Booker's Restaurant and Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Booker's Restaurant and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Booker's Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Booker's Restaurant and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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