Chicago
48
BEAT

Flagship Tavern & Grill

1622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
9 passed
Last Inspected
2023-04-20
Pass Rate
64%
3 failures
Score
48/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-04-20)
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2020, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 33 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 33×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature critical
2023-04-20 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT COFFEE STATION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/BEER COOLER REPAIR ISSUE, AT OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE GRIMES AND ITEM(BOTTLE CAPS,ETC) UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE SHIELD AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY SECURED AT FRAME. REPAIR ISSUE

2022-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE BAR

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2022-03-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATED OR PROOF OF WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2020-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS FOR SAID LOCATIONS.

2020-08-18 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUND...

minor Sanitation

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

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BOTH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS FOR SAID LOCATIONS.

2019-04-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

102.14(N)NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED ...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET/SPRAYER AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

2017-08-22 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-10-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.

2016-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965896 ON 10-4-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29-INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING AND INSIDE ICE BIN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED A...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.

2016-10-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS STORED TIGHTLY COVERED IN A DEEP METAL PAN IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 115.9F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SI...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF COOKS. COOK ENTERED KITCHEN, RINSED HANDS IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THEN CONTINUED TO PUT GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOODS. THE OTHER COOK WAS NOTED PUTTING ON GLOVES ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS THEN CO...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE AND WITHOUT SOAP. SINK COVERED WITH METAL TRAY CONTAINING FOOD CONTAINERS, PLASTIC CUPS, AN OPEN BAG OF CHIPS AND SALSA. TRAY WAS REMOVED TO REVEAL SINK FILLED WITH DATE/DOT LABELS, BIRTHDAY CANDLES, REF...

serious Other

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS EXISTED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED, A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE W...

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS AT BOTH THE BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1763510 ON 4-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING.#35- WOMANS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN SEAM AND ACCUMULATING DEBRIS. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE W...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL COOKS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.

2016-04-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER FROM SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

WOMANS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

2014-06-03 Pass Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Chemical Safety

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

PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISOR. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR IS DRAINING SLOW AND LEFT HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2013-02-06 Pass License

No violations found.

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