CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

11 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM REAR DOOR (ALBANY EXIT) AND BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING TO GARDEN DINING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER/LID IN THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CAULKING BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 19

2024

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED FACING UP. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SENSOR NOT WORKING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

JUL 31

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR) IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVER ON SIDE OF KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO MOPSINK.

JUN 29

2022

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BARS).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 26

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 2

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 13

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS (WAITSTAFF AND FOOD PREP STAFF) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 16

2015

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 26

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

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 SOME SHELFS INSIDE COOLERS ARE RUSTY IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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