PADDY O FEGAN'S.

Chicago Health Dept

204 N HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 12

2019

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 12

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

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 are being cooked (chicken wings, soups, etc.). Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted in facility. Must have a city of chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have original city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed pre portioned food items, french fries in M3 Turbo Air freezer in rear prep/cook line area, without dates or labels. Informed manager that all items must be dated and label once removed from bulk packaging. Instructed manager to provide dates and label. Maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed bulk food containers stored in walk-in cooler, chili, buffalo chicken sauce, etc, without proper scoops. Instructed manager to provide proper Scoops or ladles to extract product. Maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed 2 feet by 3 feet area of raw wood flooring in front dining room in middle area, as well as behind front bar. Informed manager that all surfaces need to be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure area is smooth and easily cleanable.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed unfinished ceiling title throughout mop closet adjacent to rear prep area. Instructed manager to install ceiling tile in said area. Maintain at all times.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed burnt out light above kitchen hood ventilation system. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. Maintain at all times

AUG 11

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed small amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance on plastic cover, inside upper interior or ice machine. Observe pink, slimy, mold-like substance on ice chute edge, inside lower interior of ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize entire machine. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed several missing and stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and dining room. Must provide ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining room. Must replace stained ceiling tiles. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed room next to kitchen used for storage of large amount of boxes and other items stored directly on the floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

DEC 21

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 14

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY GRAYISH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE UPPER AND LOWER DROP PLATES AND ALONG THE EDGES OF THE INTERIOR ICE MAKING COMPONENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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 (BURGERS, SOUPS) PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ORGANIC MATERIAL IN THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY GOOD HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MATERIALS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE COOK LINE HOOD AND AROUND THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LAMB, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED IN A BUCKET IN THE COOKLINE WITH THE USE-END PRESENTED FIRST. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE COOK LINE AND NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS, IF NECESSARY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE WASTE PIPING OF THE PRE-WASH SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND BAGS STORED ON THE SODA RACK IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

APR 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

SEP 8

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT COOKS LINE AND SODA BAG IN BOX SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER.

MAY 20

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR AROUND FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED HOT WATER KNOB AT THE BARS EXPOSE SINK MISSING/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY INVERT MULTI-USE(KNIVES, FORKS, AND SPOONS) UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BATHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION.

JUL 19

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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