THE IRISH OAK.

Chicago Health Dept

3511 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

11 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2021.

Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE 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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR METAL BARRIER OF THE INSIDE ICE BIN WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING INSIDE THE BASEMENT LINEN CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WOODEN WHISKEY BARREL USED AS A BATHROOM WASHBOWL CABINET NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUSTED METAL AND WATER DAMAGED WOOD. MUST REPAIR TO BE CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FLOORS WERE DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRONT BAR AND BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. UNDER THE BASEMENT METAL RACK SHELVING FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSIDE THE BASEMENT LINEN CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 8

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL BY THE UTILITY ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA,HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND ALONG PIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

SEP 15

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE FROM TOP EDGE OF "CLEAN SIDE" DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER AT FRONT BAR AND MISSING DRIP TRAY UNDER SODA GUN AT REAR BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN WHITISH RESIDUE FORMING ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GAP AROUND WATER SUPPLY PIPING BEHIND HAND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM.

DEC 7

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE OR THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED TO ALLOW CLEANING AND MONITORING.

JUN 3

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED INTERIOR COVER OF CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR FAN COVERS OF FAN ON 2 DOOR STANDING BEER COOLER IN FRONT BAR UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DRILL ADDITIONAL HOLES IN BOTTOM TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE MISSING IN DISH MACHINE ROOM NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING FOR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMETN SINK IN CORNERS AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP. UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS . OBSERVED FLOORS WET IN BASEMENT FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN IN LIQUOR ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL AND CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY SUBSTANCE, CLEAN WALL AND REPLACE UNCLEAN CAULKING. MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED OR SHATTERPROOF BULB NEEDED IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BACK FLOR PREVENTOER NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMTERS NEEDED IN ALL BEER REFIGERATORS AND COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLOSET IN BASEMENT NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS TO ALLOW FULL ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL.

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AUG 14

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN REFRIGERATION GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON THE TOP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE INVERTED TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE NON-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINKING SINKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUBMER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT USED TO STORE T-SHIRTS AND BAR ACCESSORIES NEEDS TO BE RE-ORGANIZED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ITEMS TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PESTS.

JUL 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DEBRIS. BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT KITCHEN ENTRACE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENING ABOVE WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT AT THE FRONT BAR. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTEMT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT THE REAR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUL 10

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND ANGUS BEEF BURGERS AT 43.4F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 43.1F CHICKEN WINGS AT 42.7F PREP COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 42.8F, FRESH ONION SOUP 42.9F, BLACK BEANS 42.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCTS APPROXIMATELY 205.41 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $523.98. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F.

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED AT FRONT BAR AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING ABOVE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR AND WALLS BY EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANATIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DEBRIS. BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT KITCHEN ENTRACE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENING ABOVE WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT AT THE FRONT BAR. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTEMT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT THE REAR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SEP 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 5

2013

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed Outside grease box not cleaned not maintained. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle side of three compartment sink, water-with orange grease and food debris coming up at right side of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water.also,the faucet at said sink must be able to reach all compartments evenly,remove caulk on the right interior basin of the 3 comp sink,apply a light weld to said sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FRONT MAIN BAR COUNTER HAVE WATER DAMAGE WOOD UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS ROTTED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENBT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,COOKING STOVES,OVENS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REPAIR LOOSE COVING BEHIND THE FRONT MAIN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SECTIONS OF CEILING/WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO,WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS BEHIND BARS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BAR 3 COMP SINK AND HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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