SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAYMARKET BREWING COMPANY.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

737-741 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 4, 2025 · passed

12 of 20 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 7
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label.

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

Deli cups not air dried properly after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

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

3-Comp sink drain board in dish room not self-draining. Instructed to tilt board toward sink.

DEC 28
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 21
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: THE DISH ROOM, KITCHEN, FRONT BAR AND BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PICO DE GALO 55.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS AND THE BACK BAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH AN UNKNOWN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE THE FOLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2523385 ON 7/29/21: NOTED HANDLE MISSING FOR TOP LID OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN HOT SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 29
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED HANDLE MISSING FOR TOP LID OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN HOT SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN FAMILY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP, A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS (DUNNAGE RACKS) FOR EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER, AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in walk in cooler. 66.0f, 25lbs of ham-hock gravy, at a value of $25.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 25lbs at a total value of $25.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 degrees or less for cold foods and 140 degrees or more for hot foods at all times. Walk-in cooler temperature at time of inspection was 37.8f Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

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

Improper hygienic practice. Observed food handler prepping mixed green salad at cook line and touching/tossing salad greens in mixing bowl, with bare hand contact. Informed manager that is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Use tongs, gloves or utensils to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)

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

Observed rust and chipped paint on wire shelving racks at front and back front bar reach in cooler. Also, Observed broken and split door gaskets on reach-in cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed doors hinge on front bar reach in cooler, bent and in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed rust stains on prep table lower shelf, in smoke prep room area. Instructed manager to remove rust, seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Observed black mold like substance embedded in back splash/caulk line areas in dish room. Instructed manager to remove, reseal and maintain it all times.

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found heavily stained cutting boards, with deep groves in front prep. Instructed to resurface or replace. Found rust on bottom shelf of prep table in fry prep room. Must paint or remove rust. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

MAY 15
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature in the front 1 door prep cooler: 6.5lbs of chicken wings @ 50.5F; 3.5lbs of marinara sauce 49.2F; 3.5lbs of Italian sausage 48.4F; and 1lb of Cotija cheese @ 51.6F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or below, or 140F or above at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totaling $30 in value. Critical citation 7-38-005(a).

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

Found approximately 13-15 large, black flies in the following areas: in front prep area, in dish area, and in pizza prep room in basement. Must clean and sanitize these areas. Must eliminate pest problem. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Found heavily stained cutting boards, with deep groves in front prep. Instructed to resurface or replace. Found rust on bottom shelf of prep table in fry prep room. Must paint or remove rust. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

DEC 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PORK, 65 DEGREES) STORED IN A 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DUE TO THE COOLER BEING UNPLUGGED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH APPROX. $100. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED DRY FOOD GOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AWAY FROM EXPOSED WASTE LINES OR PROVIDE GUTTERS/SHIELDING AROUND THE EXPOSED LINES.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AISLE OF THE REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED A GAP AROUND THE PIPE LEADING INTO THE WALL UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WASTEWATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

APR 26
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN THE CRACK BETWEEN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE MUSTARD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE DRY INSIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISHROOM GOOSENECK FAUCET AND AT THE COFFEE STATION HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

APR 8
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE EXTERIOR WALL APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE AND 3 INCHES TALL BEHIND THE OIL COLLECTOR NEAR THE BACK DOOR. THIS WALL IS THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE INTERIOR BACK HALLWAY AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN THE CRACK BETWEEN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE MUSTARD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE DRY INSIDE. OBSERVED CONDIMENTS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. RELOCATE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT TO BE AWAY FROM EXPOSED LINES, OR PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM UNDER THE SEWER LINES.

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

MUST REPAIR THE MISSING GROUT UNDER THE HAND SINK AT THE REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISHROOM GOOSENECK FAUCET AND AT THE COFFEE STATION HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS. OBSERVED THE COOK LINE HAND SINK TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO SHELVING THAT STORES FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THIS HAND SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USES.

APR 24
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLERS. MUST ALSO DISCARD CRAKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE GREASE, SLIME, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM EQUIPMENT NOTED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR EACH BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE 2ND AND 3RD WASH BOWLS FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE WOMENS BASEMENT WASHROOM.

AUG 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP LINE. WHERE DISCOLORED AND WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

SODA DISPENSOR IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUIULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALL IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER FROM POP IN THE BOX SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 13
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED SOME LIGHT BURNT OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND IN 1st FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BULBS.

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

MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

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

MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ITEMS MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

JUN 22
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY POST A CUSTOMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELF RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT (I.E. WOOD STEP-UP CASE AND WOOD IN THE BOILER ROOM AREA.

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE "CHEF CAVE" STOREROOM. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 22
2010
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 21
2010
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK IN THE FRONT BREWERY ROOM, ALONGSIDE A 3-COMP SINK.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS ON WALLS OR CEILINGS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ANY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, & STORE SUPPLIES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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