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Barney's Grill

July 28, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Noted raw burgers recorded@50F and cheese@51F.Remove and refrigerate all TCS foods.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide testing device for the sanitizer.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted several food items in the standin refrigerator without any date marking.Discard or expired food items
code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted several areas in the basement with mice droppings.Clean and provide detail pest report Noted open container of mice poison in the basement.Discard and call the pest service technician to treat the establishment for pest service
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: During the inspection fresh and old rodent droppings were observed in multiple areas of the kitchen and the restaurant basement indicating rodent activity. The presence of rodent droppings constitutes an insanitary condition that poses an imminent health hazard due to the potential contamination of food food-contact surfaces equipment and utensils.Provide detail pest report for licensed pest technician.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Noted food product thawed not in the refrigerator.Retrain staff
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Dish machine not turning on.Repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Provide smooth cleanable ceiling above all the products stored in the basement.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Noted several possible entry points in the basement dining room in the kitchen area.Seal all the entry points. Provide door sweep to the back door to prevent pest entry
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Noted several areas in the basement with unnecessary items stored.Remove and elevate 6 inches from the floor. Noted back stairs in the back door with clutter.Remove and clean Noted food debris on the floor in the walkin.Clean
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Noted hood sticker expired in January 2026.Service
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 24, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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