Big Hill Bar & Grill
3307 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 4, 2026
Big Hill Bar & Grill was last inspected on August 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 4, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Prep area reach in coolers (under grill) door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged coolers door rubber gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease at interior of deep fryers and under the flat grill.clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use aluminum foil as liner for cooking equipment. Surface must be smooth and cleanable
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found containers not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found torn gaskets inside reach in cooler.must replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found exhaust hood filters not clean.must clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on the inside of the door of the deep fryer located in the rear preparation area across from the prep cooler. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at mop sink faucet in rear closet. Must repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly in interior of ice machine. Instructed to store outside ice machine to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken gaskets on drawer cooler below flat top grill and 2 door prep cooler across from liquor room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall mounted potato cutter covered in food debris and grime. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide disclosure and reminder on the menu and on the walls regarding the undercooked foods being served on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket along the door of the 2 door reach in cooler ripped off. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handler certificate are expired. Instructed to re take the food handler training class and provide the certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training cetificate. Instructed to obtain allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hood in kitchen missing filters. must obtain, install and maintain filters for hood.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed rear dry storage closet disorganized and unnecessary articles stored on floor. clean and organized storage area, remove unnecessary articles not use for facility from facility.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at door of service cooler at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the chest freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors underneath cooking equipment with thick dirt and grease accumulation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted very slow water drain at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain....noted dirty and dusty fans and ceiling inside the 3 private dinning rooms. Instructed to clean, and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed excess ice accumulation on interior of stand up reach in freezer. Defrost and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed fan covers within walk in cooler unclean with excess dust accumulation. Must be cleaned and maintained
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor of walk in cooler unclean. Clean and maintain floor of walk in cooler. Observed floors under and behind all cooking equipment unclean with heavy grease accumulation. Clean and maintain. Ovserved floors unclean in corners and along walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed wall unclean. Wall is located on side of walk in cooler next to cooking equipment. Wall must be degreased, cleanded and maintained. Observed all walls behind cooking equipment unclean. Clean and maintain walls. Observed hole in ceiling in closet near rear exit. Repair and maintain hole in ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed closet in rear near exit door containing mop with excess clutter. Remove all unecessary items and maintain area clear so pest control can have complete access. Observed onions on floor. Onions need to be stored at least 6 inches off of floor.
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under 2nd stove not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas, and by hot water heater area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint/holes by walk in cooler, and rear kitchen door area shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)., non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in storage area, shall be repaired/provided.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace exterior of both bathroom hand sink cabinets. Found adhesive plastic falling apart. Both hand washing sink cabinets must be smooth and easily cleanable at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the 1dr freezer next to the rear exit door to remove all excessive ice and frost build-up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of the 1dr freezer to the left as you face the freezer so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair exhaust hood filters at the kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing the glasses and pitcher in the mop sink. 3 compartment sink was set up but no sanitizing solution on the 3rd compartment sink and and the employee is rinsing the glasses and pitcher on running water only in the mop sink. Instructed manager and employee how to properly set up the 3 compartment sink and not to use the mop sink for washing and rinsing the glasses and pitcher. Provided manager the sign on how to set up the 3 compartment sink. Citation issued critical. 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must provide missing label/date on all food containers that is not the original container inside the reach in cooler,and prep cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Caulking along the splashguard of the 3 compartment sink worn out. Must re caulk and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the walls of the prep cooler,interior of the microwave and all wire rack shelving with food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Rusty bottom floor of the walk in cooler. Must remove rust and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Rusted ventilation cover above the prep area. Must remove rust and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced.peeling paint on storage shelving, shall be repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: non food contact surfaces of ice machine, coolking equipment, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage closet not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: ceiling, wall in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning. ceilings in bathrooms need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL STORED FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS NEAR WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. REPAIR HOLES AND SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARMENT SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: 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. REMOVE CLUTTER, PLASTIC TUBS ETC AND STANDING WATER FROM REAR OF PREMISES
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