O'CALLAGHAN'S.
29 W HUBBARD ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 20 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 162025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO WASHING DETERGENT SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A WASHING DETERGENT SOLUTION (BLEACH, QUARTZ ETC). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE RAT DROPPING WERE FOUND AT THE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR.
DEC 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN BOTH THIRD FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS AND IN SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED GRAY BUILDUP IN NOZZLE HOLDER LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDER LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF SECOND FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 12/18/2024, OBSERVED ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS ON THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS ON THIRD FLOOR FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
AUG 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA WHERE BEER KEGS STORED FOR PICK UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 82023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS IS SOILED WITH DUST ACCUMILATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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OCT 252022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LARGE KNIFE STORED IN ROLL TOP OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE THE ICE BIN
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2546209 DATED 1/6/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 62022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSE)SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE THE ICE BIN
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR DETERMINING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHOULD HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 102020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED A WHITE, HINGE TOP FREEZER IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
MAR 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO HAND S WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WALLS AND CEILING AROUND BASEMENT ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH DURABLE WALLS AND CEILING. ALSO SAME BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN BASEMENT
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAY 42018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED BOXES OF BEER AND LIQUOR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BEVERAGES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE UNFINISHED, WITH RAW WOOD PLANKS, FRAMING AND PIPES CROSSING OVERHEAD. ALSO NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH CEILING IN THESE FOOD STORAGE AREAS SO CEILING IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS (BROKEN BOARDS, PIECES OF WOOD, WRAPPERS, ETC) ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE EMPTY KEGS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO BE CLEAN AND FREE OF PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
APR 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON REAR PANEL ON INTERIOR. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
JAN 192016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SAID SINK FAUCET IS TURNED ON INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP, ROD OUT DRAIN PIPES. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED INSIDE DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PREP 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
SOME BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS/BROKEN THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
JAN 232015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST ONE OUT OF 5 CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN UIN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE,(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE FIRST FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
APR 12014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.
NOTED FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE,DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CELAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BASEMENT'S ICE MAKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHTS.
NOV 22011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND ALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT CONSUMABLE ICE AND COLD PLATE SODA LINES MUST BE SEPARATED. MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FOR THE BEER TAP AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
NOV 12011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND ALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT CONSUMABLE ICE AND COLD PLATE SODA LINES MUST BE SEPARATED. MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FOR THE BEER TAP AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
OCT 32011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ALL ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND ALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT CONSUMABLE ICE AND COLD PLATE SODA LINES MUST BE SEPARATED. MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FOR THE BEER TAP AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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