THE CURRAGH IRISH PUB.
6705-6707 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed all 7 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, GASKETS IN PREP COOLER DOORS, ALONG EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FODD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERA IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM FIRST NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN WATER ROOM TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
OCT 232014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ROOMS WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND THE OTHER ROOMS THE CEILING TILES ARE MISSING AND CEILING IS NOT FINISHED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ABOVE STATED AREA.
MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. TEMP GAUGE MUST ALWAYS BE IN WORKING CONDITION. MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 180F HOT WATER. HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS WERE USED DURING INSPECTION.
APR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MILDEW BUILD UP AROUND CAULK AT SAME SINK ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.
OCT 302013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURES SERVICE COOLER INSIDE KITCHEN TO BE 49.8F AND CONDIMENT COOLER STATION TO BE 45.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS ON PREMISES MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN AND CONDIMENT COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 47F:- FISH FILLET 45.5F, COLE SLAW 45.6F, HUMUS 45.4F, THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING 47.8F, HORSE REDDISH DRESSING 47.6F BLUE CHEESE 47.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 19LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.53 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUP, CHICKEN, BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.BY END OF INSPECTION STILL NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. UPON RETURN TO COMPLETE INSPECTION TODAY 10/31/2013 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON DUTY CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED ON SHELVING BELOW HOT HOLDING PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA (OVEN GRILL CLEANER, HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER AND DELIMER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REMOVE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FROM THE SHELVE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CHEMICAL AT A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA AND CONTAINED WITH HAND WASH CLOTHS INSIDE COOLER.....NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SAME WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA OR WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR FLYING INSECTS....ALSO MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.
MAY 62013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00 PM TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(a)
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES,CUPS BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED PEELING PAINT OFF THE SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND AROUND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SODA SPILLS AND SLIM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE DISH WASHER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
NOTED HOLES AND MISSING TILES AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE BEER/PRODUCE COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS.
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MAY 172012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floors under shelving/racks in storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling in women's bathroom had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
Broken light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning in 2nd prep area, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
DEC 232011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Wall not sealed along wallbase in utility room. Instructed to seal gap or install 4 inch rubber coving along wallbase. Light and ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light not provided in basement storage room. Instructed to install adequate light fixtures.
Neck of faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak. Hot water handle at exposed hand sink in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair and provided adequate water pressure.
Thermometer not provided in prep cooler in waiter station and thermometer broken in kitchen cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside both coolers.
Storage and liquor room not maintained. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.
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