Chicago
37
BEAT

O'Leary'S Public House

541 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
37/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
12 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-03
Pass Rate
57%
6 failures
Score
37/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-03)
Failed 6 inspections (2026, 2024, 2018...)
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 43×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-03-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-02-23 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. C...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2025-01-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HAN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD WATER BUGS AND DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-01-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

2024-01-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:50PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIM...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:50PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIM...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY, 10PPM CHLORINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERAT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER(HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF CONTAINER USED TO STORE LIDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER USED TO STORE LIDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND AND BELOW DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND BELOW DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALL, IN CORNERS AND ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569167 DATED 01/04/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BOXES OF DRINKS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE STORED IN THE FLOOR IN THE...

2023-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM PREPARING RAW CHICKEN TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TOASTED SANDWICH BREAD) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSE...

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOASTED BREAD FOR SANDWICHES. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD...

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 ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND TWO DEAD ROACHES FOUND NEAR DISH ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE DEAD ROACHES USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

LINEN RAGS USED TO COVER FOODS IN THE STAND-UP COOLER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE LINEN RAGS FROM FOOD ITEMS FOR CONTAMINATION PURPOSES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOXES OF DRINKS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE STORED IN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACE IN KTICHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WOMENS RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

2022-01-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE BINS WITH NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET INSIDE FRONT COOLER NEXT TOO HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS IN FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO IN STORE ACCORDING TO ALL LAW AND RULES REGULATIONS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT BULB IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALL EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2020-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT HEALTH POLICY TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR NEXT TO BAR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

2019-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER PROVIDED ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES AND ICE SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIDS ON ICE BINS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIVIDERS AT 3-COMP SINK SEALED WITH SILICON CAULKING, INSTRUCTED TO USE METAL SOLDERING OR REPLACE.

2018-05-17 Pass Recent Inspection

No violations found.

2018-05-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLEXIBLE CAULK MATERIAL BEING USED TO SEAL METAL DIVIDERS OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAULKING SO DIVIDERS ARE SEALED BY SOLDERING METHOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUC...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND KEEP DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2018-05-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROX. 7 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, IN STORAGE ROOM NEAREST WELLS STREET SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLEXIBLE CAULK MATERIAL BEING USED TO SEAL METAL DIVIDERS OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAULKING SO DIVIDERS ARE SEALED BY SOLDERING METHOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUC...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND KEEP DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2017-03-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FLOUR AND SPICES IN A 3 PLASTIC DRAWER CASE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED.All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER VERY RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE. ALL SURFACES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DEBRI IN ALL BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS AND AT THE BAR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINKS.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND ALL DEBRI.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A SPLASH GUARD AT THE BAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WHICH IS MORE DURABLE AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.

2016-05-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR COOK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-05 Fail Canvass
5
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 AND RUST ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE I...

minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR COOK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

2015-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.

2015-04-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURES OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- RICE 48.6F, CHICKEN 45.1F,HOT DOGS 48.0F, CHEESE 45.6F, LIQUID EGGS 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED WATER RUNNING BETWEEN THE DIVIDERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE DIVIDERS TO PREVENT WATER FROM GOING THROUGH. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AT ROOM WITH LIQUID SPILLS AND AROUND SODA DISPENSING SYRUPS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.

2014-08-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP COUNTER ON FIRST FLOOR BY DISH WASHER AND AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TI CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT THE PREP TABLE BY THE DISH WASHER AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH GRAYISH SLIM.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND THE SYRUP DISPENSER COUNTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

2013-10-09 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW-TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING 0PPM WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME, NO DISH WERE BEING WAS OR WAITING TO WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2012-11-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS FOR DESCRIPTION.

2012-11-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Pest Activity

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

CONTAMINATED FOOD FOUND IN KITCHEN, FOUND DEAD COCKROACH MIXED WITH FLOUR IN 4 INCH PAN AT PREP TABLE, ALSO FOUND LIVE ONE INSIDE TAKE OUT DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS FREE FROM ANY INSECTS AND FOO...

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 55.4F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPS. 4LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT AT 55.3F, 3LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 49.6F ITEMS STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER FOR THE PAST 2 DAYS" PER MANAGER". INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL PERISHABLES STORED AT PROPER TEMPERA...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND ABOUT 12 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN NESTING INSIDE WALL CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

serious Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

IMPROPER USE OF PESTTICDE, FOUND 1 GLLON OF ( ORTHO INSECT KILLER ) WITH SPRAY WAND STORED IN KITCHEN NEXT TO BEER BOTTLES AND CLEAN JARS NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

PIPES RUNNING THROUGH ICE AT BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PIPES AWAY FROM ICE THAT'S FOR CONSUMPTION.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN DOORS AND EXPOSED INSULATION AT CHEST FREEZERS DOORS AT BASEMENT. DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CELANA ND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

FOOD STORAGE AND UTENSILS SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. INSIDE SODA GUN DISPENSERS WITH SLIMY SURFACES. CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASY PIPES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DIRT PREP COOLER DOORS AND GASKETS, SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD CONTAINER SITTING ON GRAVEL AND SAND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD OFF GRAVEL AND FINISH FLOOR SO ITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKES, CREVICES AND HOLES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED AND GREASY WALLS NEXT TO COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVED THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AND UNUSED FIXTURE IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

100
Keefer'S Kaffe
100
Keefer'S Restaurant
56
Emmit'S on Clybourn
76
The Farehouse Market
24
Vermilion

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