FINLEY DUNNE'S.
3458 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 282025FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE REQUIRED SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS INFRONT BAR AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED ABOVE MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOOG BOOK ON PREMISES CONTAINING RECENT INVOICES, LICENSE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE COPY, MAP OF FACILITY ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, SINKS AND ICE BINS IN FRON BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS KIT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGHT OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR SITTING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN A GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING BURN OUT LIGH BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING ON SITE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2510226 ON 05/24/2021. VIOLATION#47. SEE VIOLATION#60. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING OR A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR OTHER ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR. #55. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.FLOORS NOTED DIRTY BEHIND THE BAR, BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, SAFE AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND DAMAGED CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.FOOD SPLATTERED WALL AT THE BUS STATION PLASTIC TUB AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR ROOM STORAGE CLOSET BUT BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 242021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING OR A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR OTHER ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR.
: 5-205.15- BOTH THE KITCHEN AND BAR PORCELAIN WASHBOWLS BROKEN/CRACKED AND MISSING PORCELAIN. MUST REPLACE.
: 6-201.11-- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS NOTED DIRTY BEHIND THE BAR, BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, SAFE AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND DAMAGED CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FOOD SPLATTERED WALL AT THE BUS STATION PLASTIC TUB AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
: 6-501.114- ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR ROOM STORAGE CLOSET BUT BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
MAY 132021FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG ON BOTH PAPER AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING OR A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR OTHER ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR.
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
BOTH THE KITCHEN AND BAR PORCELAIN WASHBOWLS BROKEN/CRACKED AND MISSING PORCELAIN. MUST REPLACE.
ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR ROOM STORAGE CLOSET BUT BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS NOTED DIRTY BEHIND THE BAR, BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, SAFE AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND DAMAGED CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FOOD SPLATTERED WALL AT THE BUS STATION PLASTIC TUB AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-13-20, REPORT #2365780 NOT CORRECTED. #16- OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.#51-: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.#58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MAR 132020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUIID UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABIENT UNDER POPCORN MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT (X2)AND LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT SAME.
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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JAN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
MAY 22017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING RACK TO LEFT OF GRILL. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BEER CLOSET AND FRONT BAR CLOSET TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SECTION OF DRYWALL (APPROX. 1 INCH TALL BY 18 INCHES WIDE) BELOW THE MEN'S RESTROOM PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.
MAY 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIRS.
SEP 292015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALIKING COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR PARTY ROOM BEHIND COUNTER TOP TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOV 132013PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND FROZEN CHICKEN BREASTS IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPIING BAG.
MUST PROPERLY STORE LONG SLIM CUTTING BOARD OFF THE FLOOR AND OF THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE 1DR FREEZER AND STOVE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING UNDER THE MOP SINK.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND AND ABOVE THE 2DR-REFRIGERATOR UNIT.
MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING AROUND VENTS IN THE REAR BACK-UP ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA CLOSEST TO THE DEEP FRYERS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BEER AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE BEER STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 22010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRICAL METERS IN THE PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 282010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE COOLER IS MAINTAINED BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 49F, RAW HAMBURGER AT 48F, SAUSAGES AT 46-48F, SLICED TURKET AT 45F, AND CHEESE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $85. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRICAL METERS IN THE PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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