CHICAGO'S BLARNEY STONE.

Chicago Health Dept

3422-3424 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2020.

Last inspected Oct 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 19

2020

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE EMPTY PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

SEP 15

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 8

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS. ALSO, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS/CLUTTER. ALSO, MUST ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS AND FRUIT FLIES. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE DISPOSED.(OLD RUGS, WOOD, ETC.)MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

JUL 13

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF DRAWERS OF PREP TABLE IN KITHCEN. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MAKE SURE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DETACHABLE AND CAN BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH ICE MACHINE AND KEG WALK IN COOLER WITH TOO MANY TOOLS AND CLUTTER STORED ACCROSS FROM FOOD. ORGANIZE IN A WAY TO KEEP ALL FOOD SEPARATE FROM TOOLS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL ICE SCOOPS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES OUT OF ICE. STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL STAFF NEED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INCLUDING WAITSTAFF AND BARTENDERS.

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MAY 27

2016

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 57.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED, REINSPECTED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF DRAWERS OF PREP TABLE IN KITHCEN. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND SIDES OF FRYERS. MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION. ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MAKE SURE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DETACHABLE AND CAN BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT ABOVE MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. NO LIGHT SHEILD IN KEG WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH ICE MACHINE AND KEG WALK IN COOLER WITH TOO MANY TOOLS AND CLUTTER STORED ACCROSS FROM FOOD. ORGANIZE IN A WAY TO KEEP ALL FOOD SEPARATE FROM TOOLS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL ICE SCOOPS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES OUT OF ICE. STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL STAFF NEED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INCLUDING WAITSTAFF AND BARTENDERS.

SEP 25

2015

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING KNOBS TO STEAM TABLE LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER BY BAR, INTERIOR OF GLASS CHILLER SAME AREA, INTERIOR OF COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE GREASY SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL/CEILING IN POOR REPAIR KITCHEN AREA, CHIPPING PLASTER, AND WALL SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, KITCHEN AREA TO DARK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT, SO THAT A MINIMUM OF 50-FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT IS AVAILABLE IN ALL WORK SURFACES,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT AREA CLUTTER WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ORGANIZED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

AUG 14

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT FRILL AND DEEPFRYERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.REMOVE DIRT AND DUST.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT COVER IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ORGANIZED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SEP 3

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 23

2013

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.LOG BOOK MISSING IDPH LICENSE,AND A MAP,FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOOR,IN ROOM AJACENT TO THE BAR,REAR BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP.SMALL FLIES (FRUIT FLIES) approx:25 NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WOMENS BATHROOM,FRONT BAR AREA,DIRTY LINEN STORAGE NEAR THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE BETTER METHOD OF STORING DIRTY LINEN,LIDS ON TRASH CANS ETC.,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALSO;REPLACE RIPPED SCREENS ON 2 FRONT WINDOWS TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove aluminum foil liners from shelvings above food prep tables.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY/GREASY; CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WASH AND SANITIZE WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN AREAS AND AT BAR AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS,CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT COVER IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS MISSING-MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

2 TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTER,MAINTAIN SAME AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

AUG 17

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST GROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE STANDUP BEER COOLER. SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND NEAR THE FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 10

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ROTTING WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BAR BEER TAP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST GROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE STANDUP BEER COOLER AND MIDDLE AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND NEAR THE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND SUPPORTS BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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