The Union Bar, 121 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: The UNION BAR
Address: 121 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 515-313-1457
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/29/2014Follow Up LOC
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation: Leak observed under the middle three compartment sink basin at the main bar. Leak observed from the pipes under the white hand sink at the upstairs double bar room. Leak observed from the far right three compartment sink pipes at the upstairs double bar room. Repair plumbing leaks.
  • Sewage disposed of according to law
    Observation: Drain lines missing from soda gun dispensers at all bars throughout the establishment. Re-attach drain lines. SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW. P
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: Hand washing reminder signs are not posted at all designated hand washing sinks. Ensure signs are posted at all bars.
  • Toilet room
    receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: Blue ice buckets that are chipped or broken around the neck need to be in good repair or replaced.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation: No chlorine test strips available to test the concentration of the bar sink sanitizer.
08/27/2014Routine
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
09/19/2013Routine
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
08/27/2013Routine
  • Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests
    Observed back exterior door leading outside to dumpster area had gaps under the door with light shining through. Observed 2 dead cock roaches at upstairs bar area. Person in charge discarded roaches. Corrected.
  • Discarding or reconditioning unsafe, adulterated, or contaminated food
    Observed fruit flies in bottle of Amarreto. Person in charge voluntarily discarded bottle. Corrected. Observed black specks and residue on ice cubes in the ice machines located in basement. Person in charge removed all ice from ice machine to clean/sanitize interior of ice machine on this day. Remaining ice machine will not be used until all ice is disposed and interior of machine is cleaned/sanitized.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observed pop gun dispensers were soiled with residue at the main bar, middle bar, and upstairs bar. --Observed interior of 3-compartment sinks at upstair football bar next to restrooms were soiled. Observed pop gun dispenser holders were soiled at main front bar and upstairs bars. Observed standing water in the upstairs football reach in refrigeration unit.
  • Plumbing system repaired according to law
    Observed women's restroom located next to the upstairs football bar did not have running hot or cold water.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observed back exterior door leading outside to dumpster area had gaps under the door with light shining through. Observed 2 dead cock roaches at upstairs bar area. Person in charge discarded roaches. Corrected.
  • Handwashing sink equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100° F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    Observed hand sink at the middle floor ball next to the DJ booth did not have hot water.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observed middle bar walls under bar service counters had residue build-up splatters down along wall. Observed middle bar ceiling with spider webs and dust residue.
08/20/2013Routine

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