Emerald Loop Bar & Grill

January 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN,BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 54.1F,MEN'S LEFT SIDE SINK AT 53.2F AND BOTH WOMEN'S AT 53.2F-54.4F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AND MAINTAIN. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE NOW HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT 1:30 P.M.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER,ON UNDERSIDE OF WIRE RACK BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND ADDITIONAL RACK NEXT TO THAT ONE IN MAIN PREP AREA,IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-UPPER WALL AT CEILING TILES,ON WALL BRACKET OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT,ON TOP OF GLUE BOARD,ON LOWER WALL BASE OF PREP TABLE,CREVICE OF WALL PANELING BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ON WALL BASES AND ON FLOOR,CRAWLING ON CO2 TANKS,A HOLE IN CORNER & GAP ACROSS THE TOP OF LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.ALSO APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BAR AREA AND ON WALLS AT BEVERAGE STATION AND DINING AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT NEAR MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND CARDBOARD ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND WORN GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR DOORS OF BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLERS KICK PLATES ARE DAMAGED.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE FILTER CART,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND REAR DISH AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CREVICES AND CRACKS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT BEVERAGE AREA & UNDERNEATH REAR DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREA CEILING VENTILATION VENT DUSTY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET AND CAGE,LOCKER ROOM. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOCKER AREA,LIQUOR CLOSET AND FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 22, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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