THE LYONS DAIRY BAR
This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.
Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.
SafeScore
53/100
Inspections
2
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Critical
29
Analysis
Violation Breakdown
71 total
Case History
Inspection Timeline
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic products were not properly labeled, stored away from food, or used in a way that could contaminate food.
Code FC28
Proper cooling time and temperature
Code FC20
Food additives: approved & Properly used
Code FC27
Surfaces and equipment that touch food are not being properly cleaned and disinfected.
Code FC16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Code FC25
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Code FC19
Food is not being cooked long enough or at high enough temperatures to be safe to eat.
Code FC18
The restaurant does not have a staff member who has passed a certified food safety management exam.
Code FC02
The restaurant's food came from licensed, inspected suppliers rather than unapproved sources.
Code FC11
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Code FC07
Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Code FC26
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Code FC09
Proper use of restriction and exclusion
Code FC04
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Code FC06
Staff and managers were not properly trained on food safety rules or failed to report illnesses that could spread to customers.
Code FC03
Food received at proper temperature
Code FC12
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Code FC13
There are enough working sinks for employees to wash their hands, with soap and paper towels available.
Code FC10
The restaurant is not properly labeling food with dates to track how long it has been stored, or is keeping food past its safe use period.
Code FC23
Food that was returned by customers, previously served, or identified as unsafe was not thrown out or handled correctly.
Code FC17
Employees were not washing their hands correctly or at the required times, such as after handling raw meat or using the restroom.
Code FC08
No qualified manager was present during the inspection, or the manager couldn't demonstrate basic food safety knowledge or enforce proper practices.
Code FC01
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Code FC05
Hot food being kept for service wasn't being held at a safe temperature to prevent bacterial growth.
Code FC21
The restaurant wasn't properly tracking or documenting how long perishable food had been sitting out instead of being refrigerated or heated.
Code FC24
The restaurant cannot prove its shellfish came from a safe, approved source or that fish has been properly treated to kill parasites.
Code FC14
Cold foods like meat, dairy, and leftovers are being kept at 41ยฐF or below to prevent bacterial growth.
Code FC22
Raw meats and other foods were kept separate so that bacteria couldn't spread from one food to another.
Code FC15
Compliance with variance / specialized process / HACCP
Code FC29
Discussed long term compliance
Code LTC1
Food properly labeled; original container
Code FC37
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Code FC45
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Code FC48
The building's floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged, poorly maintained, or dirty.
Code FC55
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Code FC54
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Code FC39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Code FC47
In-use utensils: properly stored
Code FC43
Evidence of bugs, rodents, or unauthorized animals was found on the premises.
Code FC38
Raw fruits and vegetables were not being washed before being prepared or served to customers.
Code FC42
Wet cleaning cloths are not being stored properly, which can spread bacteria around the kitchen.
Code FC41
Pasteurized eggs used where required
Code FC30
The restaurant does not have reliable access to both hot and cold running water at adequate pressure.
Code FC50
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Code FC33
The restaurant's wastewater and sewage is being safely and properly disposed of.
Code FC52
The restaurant is thawing frozen food in unsafe ways, such as leaving it out at room temperature.
Code FC35
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Code FC44
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Code FC32
Water & ice from approved source
Code FC31
Personal cleanliness
Code FC40
Cooked vegetables or other plant-based foods weren't heated to a safe enough temperature before being kept warm for serving.
Code FC34
The kitchen had poor airflow, inadequate lighting, or staff were working in areas not designated for that task.
Code FC56
The restaurant had a working, accurate food thermometer on hand.
Code FC36
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Code FC49
The bathrooms were properly built, stocked with supplies like soap and paper towels, and kept clean.
Code FC53
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Code FC51
Staff were wearing gloves incorrectly, not changing them when needed, or using them in a way that still allowed food contamination.
Code FC46
Data may be outdated
The last inspection on record is from June 2025 โ 341 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.
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