FADO IRISH PUB.

Chicago Health Dept

100 W GRAND AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

16 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOUBLE DOOR ON THE GRAND SIDE WITH A GAP IN THE LOWER MIDDLE OF THE DOORS AND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, BOTH ABOUT 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE HANLDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOWER RIGHT OF THE MICROWAVE UNIT WITH A BROKEN HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR FROM SHARP EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND 8 BURNER COOKING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS. THE KITCHEN AREA AT THE COOK LINE SIDE UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA SIDES OF COOLING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE UPSTAIRS COFFEE GRINDING AND MAKING STATION FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR AREA SHELVING AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 15

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT GASKETS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLING UNITS AND GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE OPENING ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE DEEP FRYING UNITS ARE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHA BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN AREAS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE UPSTAIRS COFFEE MACHINE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MACHINE AND ALONG THE WALL AS WELL AS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS NEEDED.

FEB 9

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT MIDDLE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR TO DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, OPENINGS LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR NEAR STAIRWELL, AND OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

FEB 1

2024

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT WORKING, HOT WATER AT 141.3F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 2-2-2024, OBSERVED COLD WATER WORKING, HOT WATER AT 108.7F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 2-2-2024, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 100PPM CHLORINE IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.70-63.10F. TOMATO WEDGE 55.8F, RICE 54.9F, PICO DE GALLO(DICED TOMATOES) 54.5F, BAKED BEANS 54.3F, CHEESE 49.1F, WHIPPING CREAM 52.7F, CHEESE SAUCE 55.1F, SWISS CHEES 63.1 F, SLICED TOMATOES 56.1F, COLE SLAW 56.3F, PEPPERJACK CHEESE 55.6F, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE 45.7F, LETTUCE LEAVES 45.9F, INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 12LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR COOKING VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF USING SOUS VIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY SHALL IMPLEMENT A HACCP PLAN. CORRECTED ON SITE TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT ON 2-2-2024(VALUED AT $100/ 9LBS) AND SOUS VIDE MACHINE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO OBTAIN VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR COOKING VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF USING SOUS VIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL. CORRECTED ON SITE TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT ON 2-2-2024(VALUED AT $100/ 9LBS) AND SOUS VIDE MACHINE TAGGED.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.9F AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT MIDDLE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR TO DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, OPENINGS LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR NEAR STAIRWELL, AND OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN AREAS TO THE LEFT OF WALKIN COOLER AND IN CORNER UNDERNEATH SHOOT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/1/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

JAN 18

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT BAR HANDWASHING SINKS-----AND----1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN BAR AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. MANAGER PLACED UTENSILS IN A CLEAN EMPTY CUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND SHELVING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT UNITS THAT HAVE AN ATTACHED WATER LINE, MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK FIXTURES IN RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 24

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME AND ON WALLS BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR EACH INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

A GAP NOTED UNDER SOUTH EXTERIOR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IN USE KEPT IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE. KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND SHLEVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES AT BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR, CONDENSATION AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INSULATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MAY 15

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY OILY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE REAR WHEELS OF THE COOK LINE FRYERS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAY 4

2017

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ONLY TWO ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND AUTOMATIC HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR LADIES RESTROOM(LAST HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE)NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE BOTH AND COLD WATER. THE OTHER 2 HAND SINKS IN THIS RESTROOM ARE IN WORKING ORDER. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE 2 HAND SINKS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.MUST ADJUST HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 2 HAND WASHING SINKS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE 85F DEGREES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDSAT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINDEX CLEANING SOLUTION AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SPACE NOT LABELED.MUST ALWAYS LABEL CLEANING PRODUCTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP,HAMBURGER,RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN DISHWARE ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR TO THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR. ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AT BARS ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEAR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 19

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF ABOUT 1/6". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EXIT DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NONE TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED BROKEN LID AT SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AREAS AROUND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR WITH STICKY SODA LIQUIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY CEILINGS AND FANS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN DISH WASHER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS OF HOOD AT THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE.

SEP 16

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILE IN 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM AND MISSING WALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON LEFT NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 22

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST ON HEATING ELEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE, ELECTRIC CONDUITS AND KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HAND SINK FAUCET AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT SHUTTING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 15

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

missing label on bulk food containers. instructed to provide.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS , INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL TO PROTECT ICE FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR PIPES LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO SINK STOPPERS AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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