The Liberty Hotel

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Noted a direct connection to sewrage line on the prep sink indicates no air gap.Provide a plumbers report and install an air gap
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed fruit flies at the bar area.Provide detail pest report Observed cockroach activity in the kitchen area in the basement.Provide a pest report
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed raw eggs stored above RTE foods in the refrigerator on the cookline.Discontinue and store on below the RTE foods
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
  Inspector note: Noted hand sink removed from a location near the prep area.Replace the hand sink for staff to provide easy access to wash hands
  code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Noted no hand soap at the hand sink near the dish machine.Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide single use paper towels at the hand sink near the salad line basement kitchen
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Noted small dish machine at the clink restaurant not turning on.Repair and discontinue washing use basement dish machine
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Noted wide gap on the door leading to the dining room.Install a door sweep
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Provide hand washing sign for the hand sink at the bar
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Noted debris under and on the side of the equipment in the bar area.Clean daily to prevent fruit fly issue Remove the rubber matts and clean the floors.Location Bar Deep clean all the drains at the bar to eliminate the fruit fly issue.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 10, 2026: 2 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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