JUL 16
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT.
EAT. 85/100
3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM REAR DOOR (ALBANY EXIT) AND BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING TO GARDEN DINING AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER/LID IN THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CAULKING BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOV 192024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED FACING UP. MUST STORE INVERTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SENSOR NOT WORKING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 312023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR) IN THE KITCHEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WORK STATION BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVER ON SIDE OF KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO MOPSINK.
JUN 292022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BARS).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A LOOSE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN PREP STORAGE RACKS AND PREP COOLERS,AND DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED-UP DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
JUN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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MAY 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
APR 262018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH SEVERAL DENTS IN THE BOTTOM OF ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AND SANITATION OF SINKS IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS RIPPED GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND REMOVE THE TAPE WIRED IN POOR REPAIR THAT IS COVERED IN GREASE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS ON THE WEST WALL IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP WHERE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE LIQUID STAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOMS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 22017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER AT BEER WALK IN COOLER, CAN OPENER HOLDSTER WITH FOOD BUILD UP AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, DUST BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR SHELF LOWER SIDE WITH FOOD DEBRIS (ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK) ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
2ND FLOOR PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING, 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 1ST MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS HAND WASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKER AND RECALIBRATE RUNNING WATER TIME TO 15 SECONDS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE SERVER REACH IN COOLER AND INSIDE 1ST FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER (LEFT HAND SIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
MAY 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. FOUND MANY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR (I.E., CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO IN THE GARDEN AREA MUST DECLUTTER AREA AROUND THE GAZEBO AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS (WAITSTAFF AND FOOD PREP STAFF) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 262015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISHWASHER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED OR INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING BAR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND SOME SHELFS INSIDE COOLERS ARE RUSTY IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN,DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT ALL 3 BARS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE STANDING WATER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMET SINK 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN ALSO,FLOOR TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM NEED GROUTING WHERE NOTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES/PREP COOLERS AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN THIS AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE CLOSET NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE,BAR AREAS TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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