JUN 11
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LADY GREGORY'S OLD TOWN.
EAT. 79/100
1525 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 11, 2025 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
JUL 112024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY RANGING BETWEEN 93.6-94.8F. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM(HANDWASHING SINK LEFT SIDE) AND FIRST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM(HANDWASHING SINK LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES ON FIRST FLOOR WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER INTERIOR COMPONENT ON BACK WALL AND REAR INTERIOR WALL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LOWER INTERIOR COMPONENT ON BACK WALL AND REAR INTERIOR WALL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, CHICKEN TINGA, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $25 WEIGHING 4.25LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
MAY 102022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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MAR 122020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHED OFF THR FLOOR AND AWAY FRON THE WALL.
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE SECOND OUT OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND HAND WASHING SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70 F - 85F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BURGER ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WARE WASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE . A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
MAY 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed custom made cubed bulk packages of ice, stored in freezer. Informed manager that bulk packages must have proper labels (name, ingredient, manufacture, etc. and date. Instructed manager to provided. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink, on west side of bar, next to mini fridge. Instructed manager to manager to install. Observed raw wood shelving unit in beverage closet, located on second floor. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
JUL 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND SMALL DRESSING CUP HOLDERS AND PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS FOR THE LARGE FOOD BULK CONTAINERS. MUST USE PROPER SCOOPERS OR SPOONS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL APPETIZER PLATES AND MEDIUM SIZED PLATES AT A SERVER STATION FACED UP. MUST PROPERLY STORE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS UPSIDE DOWN SO AS TO BE PROTECTED UNTIL USED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS COVERED UP WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES TO SEAL HOLE AT WALL AND TO SEAL OPENINGS AT THE EDGES. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
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