City Bar/M. J. O'connor's

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed low temp dish machine at both bars - chlorine 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to utilize high temp dish machine inside kitchen temporarily until machines are repaired and dispensing the proper chemical levels.
  code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Observed wet spills / soils / straws on floors at main dining room bar. Clean and maintain all floors behind / around dish machines and draft beer units.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed rice / pasta stored in reach in unit @ grill stations between 46F-48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed knives stored in between walls and reach in units. Discussed with Chef to discontinue and ensure all utensils are stored clean and sanitized on clean food contact surfaces Soiled refrigerated drawer unit @ grill station. Clean to remove spills
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed rodent droppings underneath booths in main dining areas and reviewed on pest report 1/8/26. Discussed with PIC to inquire to increase services and request IPM style report
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored next to fryer stations without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed squeeze bottles stored directly with cut lettuce at salad station. Discontinue and ensure all foods are stored seperately to prevent contamination
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed reach in unit operating @ 50F. PIC confirmed work ticket for repairs.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 21, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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