DUFFY'S TAVERN & GRILLE.

Chicago Health Dept

420-422 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jun 2024.

Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 13

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15/ NOTED GAP AT FRONT OUTTERMOST DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.1/NOTED EXPOSED PIPE ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ENCASEMENT FOR PIPE AND SPLASH GUARD AT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12/ NOTED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DISHROOM MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15/ NOTED LEAK AT "BACK BAR" HANDWASH SINK. AND SLOW DRAIN AT "FRONT BAR" HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11/ NOTED FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISHROOM, KITCHEN, FRONT, BACK AND SIDE BAR, BEER COOLERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MAKER WITH GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114/NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHERE ITEMS WERE. ALSO NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM AND CRATES UNDERNEATH "BEER COOLING CONTROL SYSTEM", AND STACKED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY NONFOOD STORAGE ROOM TO DJ BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11/ NOTED CRACKED FLOORING AND CONCAVE DIP IN FLOOR AT FRONT BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINT AN EVEN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11/ NOTED REAR DINING AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON WEST SIDE OF ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AND M

JUN 11

2024

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Minor Other

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT AND INSECT PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, APPROX. 15 LARGE FLIES IN REAR OF KITCHEN NEAR ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 10 LARGE DROPPINGS AT REAR AND SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED GAP AT FRONT OUTTERMOST DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED EXPOSED PIPE ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ENCASEMENT FOR PIPE AND SPLASH GUARD AT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED DINNER AND SALAD PLATES STORED ABOVE KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND ON STORAGE RACK RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK AT "BACK BAR" HANDWASH SINK. AND SLOW DRAIN AT "FRONT BAR" HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DISHROOM MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED BACK UP AT LEFT COMPARTMENT OF DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISHROOM, KITCHEN, FRONT, BACK AND SIDE BAR, BEER COOLERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MAKER WITH GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHERE ITEMS WERE. ALSO NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM AND CRATES UNDERNEATH "BEER COOLING CONTROL SYSTEM", AND STACKED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY NONFOOD STORAGE ROOM TO DJ BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKED FLOORING AND CONCAVE DIP IN FLOOR AT FRONT BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINT AN EVEN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED REAR DINING AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON WEST SIDE OF ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MAChINE NOT SANITIZING AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILINGS. OBSERVED FLOOR MATS BEHIND THE SECOND BAR UNCLEAN WITH A BUILDUP OF RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN AND LIQUOR ROOM. CLEAND AND MAITAIN FLOOR MATS OF REAR SECOND BAR.

NOV 17

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WRAP ON PI IS BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BURNED RESIDUE FROM FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHROOM AND FRONT MAIN BAR ARE SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE. REPLACE CORRODED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT MAIN BAR.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT ALL BAR AREAS. HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS,GRIMES AND WATER ON FLOOR AT ALL BAR AREAS(BETWEEN FLOOR AND BEER HOSES).ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA,AND DISHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT REAR AREA: BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

DEC 6

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS. MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS HAVE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS TO VERIFY COOLERS ARE 41 F OR LESS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING OF BEER COOLER LOCATED TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT WITH BLACK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED FLOOR OF REAR BEER COOLER LOCATED OFF OF DISH ROOM WITH STANDING WATER/BEER ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF DISHROOM WITH STANDING UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

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NOV 22

2021

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS. MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS HAVE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS TO VERIFY COOLERS ARE 41 F OR LESS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING OF BEER COOLER LOCATED TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT WITH BLACK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED FLOOR OF REAR BEER COOLER LOCATED OFF OF DISH ROOM WITH STANDING WATER/BEER ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF DISHROOM WITH STANDING UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE INTAKE WATER LINE, AT STORAGE AREA, MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

OCT 7

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT STORAGE AREA, MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BRICKS AT EAST BAR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,SURFACE IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. ABOVE WOOD BOTTLE DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR/TILES IN KITCHEN,STORAGES AND IN DINING AREA BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

SEP 29

2020

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED APPROX 25 SMALL FLIES AT REAR AREA BY THE SODA BOXES(ON WALLS,APRON,SODA BOX ETC) AND REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE AT SOUTH WALL BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DOOR LINER OF COOLERS(CLEAN RUBBER GASKET),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT STORAGE AREA, MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BRICKS AT EAST BAR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,SURFACE IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN.PELLING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE SODA BOOXES, BROKEN WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR/TILES IN KITCHEN,STORAGES AND IN DINING AREA BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT: FLOORS UNDER ALL BAR COUNTERS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGES AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND THE SMALL BAR. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORAGES ARE NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 11

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS IN REAR AND SIDE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE COFFEE STATION MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3

2018

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT IN SIDE BAR. WATER TEMPERATURE 68.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER AND MUST OPERATE WITH HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS IN REAR AND SIDE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVIG IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE COFFEE STATION MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OCT 23

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING AT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

AUG 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED COMPRESSOR UNIT GUARDS BENT AND TWISTED AT FOOD PREP COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE COMPRESSOR UNIT GUARDS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT ,DISHMACHINE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.NOTED PEEING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE HOT LINE AND ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT REAR DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING AND CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND AFFIX SHIELDS WITH CAPS OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS

JUN 13

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK AT THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKET, BACKPACK) STORED AMONG EQUIPMENT ON THE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

JAN 12

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMP DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY WITH NO INDICATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER PRESENT. DISHWASHER WAS WORKED ON DURING INSPECTION AND READ 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER DURING END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH A PITCHER OF BEER WITHIN HANDWASH SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE . OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH MULTIPLE SCRUB PADS USED FOR DISHWASHING. HANDWASHING SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS , HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN ON SOUTHERN WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TORN GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR ON SOUTHERN WALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH ORANGE MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE OF SIDES OF INTERIOR PANEL. ICE MACHINE MUST BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING PANEL MISSING IN REAR ROOM CONTAINING ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH SERIOUS LEAK AT FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT USED FOR WASHING OF DISHES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT WORKING. MAKE SURE ALL THERMOMETERS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE OBVIOUS AND EASY TO READ AND CAN BE CHECKED OFTEN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM USED TO STORE DRY STORAGE AND BUFFET EQUIPMENT UNORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE IN ORDER TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATOR THAT IS NOT WORKING.

APR 2

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET ON ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BACK BAR RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE RUST ON THE LID AND BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BACK BAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACED TILES. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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