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Liberty Diner

January 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Owner needs to maintain a clean and organized buisness - all surfaces behind the bar are covered in alcohol spills stains and soils resulting in an insect issue -no dishwasher to assist head chef in the day to day operations - recommending to provide some assistance with the overall cleanliness of the facility - too much work to expect out of one person
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Clean the ice machine especailly around the lid and underneath it from all visible stains and soils
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Visible sightings of cock roaches underneath the bar area of the diner - Address immediately
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up sanitizing buckets with wiping cloths as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Elevate all foods [ including cases of beer and alcohol boxes ] off the floors a minimum of six inches so all areas of the floors are getting properly cleaned
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible soils where needed on the vents in the hood
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Need to clean all areas of the bar especially the walls and floors behind and underneath it - all the shelves behind the bar and the metal runners from visible food spills and especially the beer and alcohol spills
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all grease and grime where needed
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout the kitchen and especially at the bar area from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove empty cardboard boxes from behind the bar and all other loose debris
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Keep all in use soiled mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use to help reduce the insect issues
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Clean all piping at the three bay sink and hand sinks behind the bar from all grease and grime
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 2, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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