Bobby Love's was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 18, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approx. 200 rat droppings on the floor of the basement storage rooms and on the wooden shelves of the liquor storage cabinet in the basement. Also observed approx. 30 live small flying insects flying around in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity in the basement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the liquor storage cabinet in the basement.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor throughout the basement and eliminate standing puddles of water.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical4 general1 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: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed that to have a signed employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 must provide hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks including the washrooms and behind the bar.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations from report #2630092 on 1/21/26 not corrected: 38 - observed over 100 rat droppings on top of the wooden liquor cabinet and walk-in beer keg cooler, behind the ice machine and sliding door beer cooler, on the floor and on top of the electrical boxes in the back boiler room. Management instructed to clean and remove all rat droppings from all affected areas. Also observed approx. 10 live small flying insects flying around in the basement and breeding in the plastic tubs used to collect water leaks. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 60 - previous core violations from report #2598545 on 8/2/24 not corrected: 55 - noted large holes/opening in the floor under the bar. Instructed to seal all opens to be smooth and cleanable. Remove spray foam insulation and seal the holes properly. Noted dirt and…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/2" gap at the bottom corner of the rear exit door and the bottom of the front door. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings to prevent rodent entry and harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 no backflow prevention device observed at the water supply line to the ice machine. Management instructed to install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 remove all excessive clutter from the basement storage areas that is contributing to rodent harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal all holes and openings in the foundation walls of the basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training certificates for food handling staff. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
4 critical6 general1 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: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed that to have a signed employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 must provide hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks including the washrooms and behind the bar.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 no exposed hand washing sink provided behind the bar. Management instructed to install a designated hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels and a hand washing sign behind the bar. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations from report #2630092 on 1/21/26 not corrected: 38 - observed over 200 rat droppings on the floor behind the bar and in both basement storage rooms and boiler room, on the stairs, at the base of the stairs, in the corners on the floor and along the walls and under the pallets in the basement, and on the shelves of the wooden liquor storage case. Management instructed to clean and remove all rat droppings from all affected areas. Also observed approx. 20 live small flying insects flying around in the basement and breeding in the plastic tubs used to collect water leaks. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 60 - previous core violations from report #2598545 on 8/2/24 not corrected: 55 - noted large holes/opening in the floor under the bar. Instructed to seal all opens to be smooth and cleanable.…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/2" gap at the bottom corner of the rear exit door and the bottom of the front door. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings to prevent rodent entry and harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed 5 dead rodents on the floor of the basement. Management instructed to remove all dead rodents.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the wooden shelves of the liquor cabinet in the basement.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 no backflow prevention device observed at the water supply line to the ice machine. Management instructed to install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 remove all excessive clutter from the basement storage areas that is contributing to rodent harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the large divot in the concrete floor of the basement in front of the beer cooler. Seal all holes and openings in the foundation walls of the basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training certificates for food handling staff. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 rat droppings on the floor behind the bar and in the basement, on the stairs, at the base of the stairs, in the corners on the floor and along the walls and under the pallets in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rat droppings from all affected areas. Also observed approx. 20 live small flying insects flying around in the basement and breeding in the plastic tubs used to collect water leaks. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered waste receptacles in both all gender washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove all excessive clutter from the basement storage areas that is contributing to rodent harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2598545 on 8/2/24 not corrected: 55 - noted large holes/opening in the floor under the bar. Instructed to seal all opens to be smooth and cleanable. Noted dirt and debris under the bar, on floors of the d.j. Booth, throughout the basement storage, behind and around ice machine. Also noted pooling liquid throughout the rear of the basement. Instructed to clean all, remove all pooling liquid and maintain dry floors. No ceiling above the basement ice machine. Must provide a smooth cleanable ceiling above the ice machine where is is dispensed. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11--: instructed to install a designated, one compartment hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels behind the bar. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15--- rear exit door leading to the outdoors with an open 1/2 gap along the bottom threshold of the door. Must provide a tight fitting, rodent proof seal along the door threshold.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12--- basement ice scoop must be held in a clean container.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- noted door exterior/interior of the ice machine dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: : 5-205.15--- leak under the far left washbowl of the east three compartment sink into a bucket. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-101.11--- noted large holes/opening in the floor under the bar. Instructed to seal all opens to be smooth and cleanable. : 6-201.11---- noted dirt and debris under the bar, on floors of the d.j. Booth, throughout the basement storage, behind and around ice machine. Also noted pooling liquid throughout the rear of the basement. Instructed to clean all, remove all pooling liquid and maintain dry floors.----no ceiling above the basement ice machine. Must provide a smooth cleanable ceiling above the ice machine where is is dispensed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a designated, one compartment hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels behind the bar. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 20 to 30 rat droppings in the rear basement and along baseboards in basement. 5 droppings at the d.j. Booth and 3 to 5 droppings behind the dart machine game. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas. Also noted over 30 small flies swarming an open container of soiled linens. Must remove all flies. Recommend having pest control co. Service establishment for rats and flies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit door leading to the outdoors with an open 1/2 gap along the bottom threshold of the door. Must provide a tight fitting, rodent proof seal along the door threshold.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Basement ice scoop must be held in a clean container.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted soiled linens improperly stored in an open crate on the floor of the bar. Must properly store in a sealed container.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted door exterior/interior of the ice machine dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak under the far left washbowl of the east three compartment sink into a bucket. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted large holes/opening in the floor under the bar. Instructed to seal all opens to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and debris under the bar, on floors of the d.j. Booth, throughout the basement storage, behind and around ice machine. Also noted pooling liquid throughout the rear of the basement. Instructed to clean all, remove all pooling liquid and maintain dry floors.----no ceiling above the basement ice machine. Must provide a smooth cleanable ceiling above the ice machine where is is dispensed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #53 not corrected from 9-28-23 report #2582494. #53- 5-501.17 --noted washrooms on premises with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women's washrooms and unisex washrooms. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17noted washrooms on premises with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women's washrooms and unisex washrooms
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hand wash sink the bar area. Additional hand wash sink needed with hot and cold running water and soap with paper towels. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted rear exit door to the building not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 rat droppings on the floor and shelves at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice machine on ice and ice bin at the bar. Instructed to remove and provide ice scoop holders.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.violation# 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted washrooms on premises with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women's washrooms and unisex washrooms
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors in the following areas:- ..floors throughout the basement dry storage with standing water, dirt and rat dropping. ..florrs inside the beer walk-in cooler. ..floors underneath equipment along the wall base at the bar. ..seal all holes and openings on the floor, ceiling, and walls where needed to prevent entry points for pests. ..seal multiple cracks on the floor at the basement dry storage area. .. Elevate all food items at least 6" off the floor and away from the walls for proper pest control monitoring. Must upgrade house, especially at the basement dry storage. ..noted very dusty ceiling ceiling fans inside the beer walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout the establishment on shelves, floors, unused equipment and in storage areas at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize, and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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