O'shaughnessy's Public House
4557 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 26, 2025
O'shaughnessy's Public House was last inspected on September 26, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 26, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile inattached in in the prep area. Instrucetd to reattach ceiling tileand maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at hand sink behind the (2) bar.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, salt, sugar etc)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ihe (basement) ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a separate clean container to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint or replace rusty metal racks inside the basement (main) walk-in cooler
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the mopsink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in the (2) bar area especially under and behind coolers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers with expired proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete current approved food handler training program.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Incomplete approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in 2 door cooler and refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with dep scratches and stains on prep surfaces in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on floors and in corners in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and in all corners and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 prep area reach-in cooler (under grill) door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black dirt/slime build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean the interior of the ice machine and maintain it. All ice inside the ice machine was voluntarily discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Prep area reach in cooler (under grill) door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 brick wall at basement dry food storage and liquor room not easily cleanable(rough surface), repair issue. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no allergen certificate provided on site, instructed to provide
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs, hamburgers etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Brick wall at basement dry food storage and liquor room not easily cleanable(rough surface), repair issue. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 7-30-2020, report#2385571 #43)3-304.12 noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area were not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates during storage to prevent dust accumulation. #47)4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of refrigeration unit. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace. Clean and maintain. #53)5-501.17 noted some washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate provided on site, instructed to provide
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates during storage to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of refrigeration unit. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace. Also noted heavy ice build up inside chest freezers at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted some wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of preparation counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed reminder and disclosure need to be stated on menu for burgers rib eye etc. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gaskets at the service cooler door and refrigeration by the rear exit door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the chest freezer at the basement dry/food storage area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty vents on ceiling at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water during the initial inspection at the mens washroom. Temperature found at 58.3f. No hot water at the kitchen exposed hand washing sink. Found at 75.4f. Rear washroom temperature was ranging between 58.1 to 58.3f. Maintenance person arrived during the inspection and adjusted temperature of the water tank. Critical violation 7-38-030. Temperature was restored to 130f to kitchen exposed hand sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths throughout the kitchen must be held in a container with sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor under the basement bag in box soda dispensing system with spillage. Must clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures. Approximately 35 lbs of blanched (cooked) potatoes on a storage rack in the kitchen at 84.2f. 5 lbs chicken soup in a deep container with a tight fitting lid in the tall reach-in cooler at 102.3f. Reviewed proper cooling methods. All foods discarded. Estimated value to $50.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed ice for consumption not protected during storage/preparation. Noted a black slime substance in the upper water reservoir of the ice machine on ice contact surfaces and dripping down into the ice. Instructed to remove black substance and sanitize interior of the machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: No quaternary chemical test strips on premises to check sanitation level at the kitchen and the bars three compartment sinks using quaternary as a sanitizer. High temperature dish machine gage on the kitchen dish machine not operational. Gage reading stuck on 110f. Instructed to provide quaternary test strips and repair/replace broken dish machine gage. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor under the basement bag in box soda dispensing system with spillage. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak under the kitchen three compartment sink into a bucket. Leak on both nozzles of the same sink. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer to check food temperatures during the cooling process.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All unnecessary, unused items such as coolers and furniture must not be stored on the rear walkway to prevent rodent harboring.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Basement ice machines ice scoops found improperly stored on top of the machine. Must properly store.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature such as,hamburger at 55.0f,10 lbs; turkey burger at 53.3f,5 lbs; chicken chipotle at 54.1f,2 lbs; salmon at 53.5f, 2 lbs; steak at 52.4f, 2 lbs; and chicken curry at 54.2f,1 lb. Inside the prep cooler. Prep cooler temperature at 40.9f. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain a temp of 40.0f or below during storage inside the prep cooler. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Manager denatured/discarded the said products worth $36.00, 22 lbs total.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Two ice maker in the basement are not maintained. Ice are not protected during storage. Tubes where the water is coming from, interior right and left corner of the surfaces, and plastic lid with wet,black moldy like substance. Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize. Instructed not to use the ice maker until it is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: One out of three chest freezer in the basement with heavy ice build-up. Must defrost and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Left corner of the hood in the cook line with grease and dust accumulated. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb on the hood/canopy. Must replace and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination inside of the ice machine located in the basement. Observed black discoloraion in the upper compartment along the water line and also the ice filling container in direct contact with ice. Management instructed to have unit serviced to remove discolorations from the interior contact surface. Must clean and sanitize interior surfaces. Serious violation 7-38-005a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the lower compartment of the deep fryers to remove grease buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between use. Found a wiping cloth on top of the cutting board during the inspection.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided at exposed hand sinks in both bar area.splash guard is neeeded between the ice bins,clean glasses and exposed hand sink
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove wall debris on top the shelves in liquor storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: South brick wall by the main bar and brick walls inside the liquor storage in basement not cleanable,bricks not sealed,crumbles on touch.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Observed no shellfish tags for fresh mussels. Instructed manager must have 90 day shellfish tags for mussels. All mussels without tags voluntarily discarded at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(b-2)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 1-door prep reach in freezer rubber door gasket ripped. Must replace or repair damaged door gasket.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer broken inside coffee area reach in cooler. Must provide working thermometer.
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Pass
Complaint-Fire · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No ice bin covers at bars. Instructed manager to provide covers/protective barrier for ice bins.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on prep area reach in coolers condensers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment also must clean exterior of dishmachine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean prep ceiling light covers and maintain.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.