Chicago
65
YOUR CALL

Declan'S Irish Pub

1240 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Mixed record — 8 of 16 inspections passed

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-11
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-11
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2016, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 25 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 25×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMM...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CUP WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

2024-08-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA LEFT OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE REACH IN REFRIDGERATOR NEXT TO THE WALK IN WITH EXPOSED SIDING, AS WELL AS THE PREP COOLING UNIT NEON THE HOT LINE ACROSS FROM THE SIX BURNER IN NEED OF A GASKET SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE DRAIN LINE COMING FROM THE WALK IN COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

2023-11-02 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM AND KITCHEN PREP-LINE HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

EQUIPMENT (DISHWARE) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFACTIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS THAT ARE VALID ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-10-11 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2021-07-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR WHITE UPRIGHT NORPOLE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-02-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND AND BETWEEN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GRESE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2019-03-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TOP BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030-(C).CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SAT THE TOP BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. . 7-38-030(C).

critical Pest Activity

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, OPEN SOURKROUT, PICO DE GALLO ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION; 2LB OF CHEESE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 59.8 F , 6 L...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RANCH) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT AL...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UP STAIRS FURNACE NEAR BAR (30), UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (20), DRY STORAGE UNDER PREP TABLE (15) , KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET (10). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. I...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-01-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT IN USE ON SITE WITH VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MOZZARELLA STICKS, PORK, CORN) BEING HELD IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SANDWICHES, FRENCH FRIES) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE P...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO CURRENT (3/24/17) INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. ONLY AN INSPECTION REPORT DATED 5/3/16 IS POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL T...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE COVER OF THE WALK IN KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN CLOSET THAT HAS UNFINISHED CEILING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN AREAS WHERE THE WALL AND CEILING ARE FINISHED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING NEAR THE C...

2017-03-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND CRACKED/BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY C...

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ONE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE OTHER IN THE REAR CORNER ABOVE THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR NEW LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND SODA LINES INSIDE EMPTY ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT SODA LINES SO AS TO BE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE ICE BINS CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND COOK WITHOUT AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.

2016-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER CORNED BEEF AT 53.9F,CHICKEN AT 45.5F-53.4F,EGGS AT 51.4F,HAMBURGERS AT 47.1F-51.8F,STEAKS AT 52.1F,ASSORTED CHEESES 50.0F-51.1,CHILI AT 54.7F,RANCH DRESSING AT 54....

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANE...

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1538001 DATED:05/14/2015. 35 NOTED GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND CEILING BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-05-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. ALSO NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN...

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND CEILING BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASH SINK AT BOTH BARS. ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPRAYER OF THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR WITH CEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY LOOSE AND CHIPPED PAINT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLE ROUTED THROUGH THE ICE BIN. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO EXPOSED HANDWASHIN...

2014-08-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO, OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BA...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN WINGS, HAMBURGERS, FISH, ETC.). NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED...

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR WITH CEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY LOOSE AND CHIPPED PAINT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLE ROUTED THROUGH THE ICE BIN. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO EXPOSED HANDWA...

2013-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

ROUGH SURFACE ON WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.

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