Brehon Pub

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the basement food dry storage. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 rat droppings along wall base at the dry storage area and at the equipment/tools storage at the basement dry storage. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation violation#7-38-020(a).citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the basement food dry storage. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and sanitize floors along wall base of equipment, bar and throughout the basement and equipment storage room and especially where the rat droppings were found.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter basement equipment storage area next to the food dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket seals around the low reach in cooling units in the food prep area worn and torn on all the doors. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Frozen raw fish has been thawed while still wrapped in commericial reduced oxygen packaging (rop). Packaging must be removed from fish in rop prior to thawing under refrigeration or running water.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed small gap on bottom of north entrance door. Instructed manager to seal gap at bottom of door to prevent rodent entry.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Obesrved no covered receptacle in womens toilet room. Instructed manager to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Obsered leaky faucet base on 3-comp sink in basement and in main prep areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in lower wall next to the 3-comp sink in the basement, instructed to seal hole to prevent rodent entry. Also, repair unfinished floor in ladies toilet room adjacent to pool table. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn gasket inside a 2 door prep cooler located in the kitchen prep area located next to main bar. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn gasket inside a 2 door prep cooler located in the kitchen prep area located next to main bar. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed core violation from report #2304540 on 8/12/2019 not corrected: "found no proof of allergen training on site. Instructed manager to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers." priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found back door leading to back stairs with n 1/4 in gap. Instructed manager to provide door that is closed tight fitting.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed prepared foods in cook line cooler without proper labeling (like soup). Instructed that foods that are prepared and held longer than 24 hours must be date marked.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Also noted floor in basement walk in keg cooler to be made of unsealed wood. Instructed to provide floor in food/beverage storage areas to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed decommissioned soda rack in the north side of the basement, where old boxes of syrup and soda tubes run up into the ceiling. Instructed to remove unused soda equipment and related components.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed ice for consumption not protected during storage in the ice machine reservoir due to black, slimy substance dripping onto ice in the reservoir. Also noted dark slimy substance forming on upper compartment ice making components and interior side of compartment door. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize the ice machine. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report #1974350 dated 5/22/17: #38- found no hand washing sink at the bar on the south side of the building.must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water at the bar on the south side of the bar connected to city's water system. Must correct. Serious violation: 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed prepared foods in cook line cooler without proper labeling (like soup). Instructed that foods that are prepared and held longer than 24 hours must be date marked.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor of the walk in keg cooler in the basement. Instructed to eliminate standing water and maintain floor clean and dry. Also not ed floor in basement walk in keg cooler to be made of unsealed wood. Instructed to provide floor in food/beverage storage areas to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed exhaust fan not functioning in the basement restroom. Must repair.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed decommissioned soda rack in the north side of the basement, where old boxes of syrup and soda tubes run up into the ceiling. Instructed to remove unused soda equipment and related components.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found no customer advisory warning posted and visible to the public. Instructed that a consumer warning advisory must be visible and posted for public view at all times.must provide.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing sink at the bar on the south side of the building.must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water at the bar on the south side of the bar connected to city's water system.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Found new employee on premises (bartender) without an idph food handler's certificate.manager provided proof of being a new employee. Instructed manager that all new food handlers must obtain an idph food handler's certificate within 30 days of hire.must provide.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on basement floor (by north wall) at 731 n wells side of basement. Instructed manager to keep floor dry/clean throughout.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Basement ceiling light bulbs not covered above basement 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide cover/protective barrier for said ceiling light bulbs.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Employees washroom handwash bowl draining slowly also basement 3-compartent sink cold water handle leaking/pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sinks.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with certificates of names of employees on premises.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted waste water pipping on ceiling running above the 3 compartment sink and ice machine at the basement food prep and dry storage area. Instructed to provide an insulation or a protective cover above the pipes.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted loose and broken tiles on floor inside the mens bathroom on the first floor. Instructed to repair, and/or replace and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted a hole and stained ceiling at the basement prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Noted a brownish and pinkish slimy substance inside the upper compartment of the ice machine dripping on to the ice.machine rusted in some areas and leaking thru the seams. Also noted a big hole with mold like substance on ceiling in the basement by the 3 compartment sink, water seeping from the broken ceiling. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain the ice machine and also repair the hole on ceiling. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-005(a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted over 15 live roaches at ceiling with hole in the basement by basement food prep area. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Noted waste water backing up into 2 compartment sinks and eventually draining when water is released from the third compartment sink.instructed to repair and maintain. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous minor violations from inspection report #1401985 dated 3/14/2014 not corrected:#32)noted lid of chest freezer at the basement prep area in poor repairs with no insulation on lid and damaged lid. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.#36)noted not light inside upright freezer on first floor by the prep area. Instructed to provide proper lighting inside freezer.#38) noted the following: leaking faucet at the exposed hand wash sink of first floor prep area, 3 compartment sink and on pipping underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted waste water pipping on ceiling running above the 3 compartment sink and ice machine at the basement food prep and dry storage area. Instructed to provide an insulation or a protective cover above the pipes.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted loose and broken tiles on floor inside the mens bathroom on the first floor. Instructed to repair, and/or replace and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted a hole and stained ceiling at the basement prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc) on shelves not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted lid of chest freezer at the basement prep area in poor repairs with no insulation on lid and damaged lid. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted ice built up inside chest freezers at the basement food prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line floors inside walk in cooler at the basement food prep.also noted floors along wall base and underneath equipment at the bar and basement beer storage with dirt and debris. Instructed to remove card board boxes, clean and maintain floors where ever needed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Noted not light inside upright freezer on first floor by the prep area. Instructed to provide proper lighting inside freezer.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted the following: leaking faucet at the exposed hand wash sink of first floor prep area, 3 compartment sink and on pipping underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the room next to the basement prep area and at the beer storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Chest freezer in poor repair, exposed insulation. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil covering all shelves in walk-in cooler instructed to remove.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Trash and debris noted behind the bar, instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in basement dish washing area in poor repair, deteriorated ceiling, holes and damaged sections. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above 3-comp sink, instructed to install.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Light bulbs burned out above basement dry storage room. Must provide and install working light bulbs.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Mens washroom door not self closing (at 733 N. Wells side). Must provide and install self closing device for washroom door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1st floor closet mop sink back flow prevention device in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.