Chatterbox Bar (the)

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Inspections

1. Jan 8, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Hot Butered Rum (ice cream and butter mixed and held in refrigeration) in the Reach-In Glass Door Cooler has exceeded its date mark.

     Correction: Food was discarded during the inspection.Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

     A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from the bay of the 4-compartment sink currently being used as a food preparation sink.

     Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection.

     Code 5-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water sanitizing dishwasher.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     Single-use cup was observed being used as a portioning scoop in the potato salad.

     Correction: Single-use cup was discarded. Use a measuring cup with a handle for portioning food.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The drain for the air gapped bay of the 4-compartment sink is plugged and unavailable for proper food prep activities.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair defective plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

2. Jan 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Steaks, salmon, and pork chops were observed stored over ranch salad dressing and fresh herbs.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Salmon fillettes were observed improperly thawed. The package vacuum seal was not broken prior to thawing.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     Egg menu items are offered undercooked but are not asterisked on the menu.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     The reminder statement of the consumer advisory is incomplete.

     Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     Irreversible registering thermometers are not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the high temp dishwasher.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

3. Oct 12, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.