JAN 28
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE CURRAGH IRISH PUB.
BEAT. 43/100
6703-6707 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2022 · passed
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 242022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SURFACE OF DISHES AND UTENSILS REACHES 160F INSIDE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
JAN 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE LINE STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN PREP COOLER STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SHORT RIBS, COOKED HAM, COOKED PORK AND COOKED CARNITAS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEARLY MARK THE FOOD ITEM TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD, OR DISCARDED (EXPIRATION DATE) FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP AND FLOOR EQUIPMENT BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 2/19/2020 REPORT #2362515. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE LINE STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN PREP COOLER STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SHORT RIBS, COOKED HAM, COOKED PORK AND COOKED CARNITAS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEARLY MARK THE FOOD ITEM TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD, OR DISCARDED (EXPIRATION DATE) FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP AND FLOOR EQUIPMENT BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 2/19/2020 REPORT #2362515. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 192020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHTS AT HOT LINE AREA OF KITCHEN .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASY LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.
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MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS IN PREP/COOKING AREA FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BASEMENT ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM AND INSIDE MECHANICAL ROOM (BY MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 32017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Instructed facility to label and maintain any foods out of original container or prepped foods.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed torn gaskets on the stand up two door cooler near the flat top and on the 2 door saute prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed the back of the cooking equipment to have grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the basement dry storage/beer cooler area to have dirt and debris on floors. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed a black mold like substance on the walls and ceilings in the beer walk in cooler and in the ice machine room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the 1 compartment sink in the kitchen to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
AUG 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1566671 ISSUED ON 08-25-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED POOLED WATER IN PREP/COOKING AREA, IN CORNERS BY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT NY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE..---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT BY BEER/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE/EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
AUG 252015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSIL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS WORN ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STOVE TOP, OVEN, COOLER GASKETS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SIDES, AND OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVER NOT INSTALLED OVER OPEN FLOOR DRAIN IN WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN COVER. FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET RIGHT SIDE NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASHER TO PREVENT LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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