Old Irving Brewing

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour, rice, cornmeal, and sugar). Instructed person in charge: all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the name of the contents.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour, rice, cornmeal, and sugar). Instructed person in charge: all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the name of the contents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings in the following areas in both beer storage areas. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between hot foods prep area, exposed hand sink, and prep cooler. Must install a washable splashguard.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside the container. Instructed to store all utensils between uses properly.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build-up on and dripping from outdoor grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area and waste grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items being stored on floor in rear prep area near brewery. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floor in rear prep area near brewery. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floors throughout prep and warewashing areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed no splash guard between exposed hand sink and prep table in front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splashguard and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed multuple employees handling food without hair restraints at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food handling employees wear effective hair restraints to prevent potential contamination.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 observed storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables littered with unnecessary items (ex. Wood). Instructed the person in charge to remove and maintain. Mentioned areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris on floors throughout the prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between exposed hand sink and prep table in front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splashguard and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gaskets on doors of three dooe cooler prep cooler in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used for elevation in walk-in cooler in the rear. Instructed the person in charge not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables littered with unnecessary items (ex. Wood). Instructed the person in charge to remove and maintain. Mentioned areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout the prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all ceiling and wall vents.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the drain line water leak at the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 clean the top of the grease dumpster.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the door handle for the 4 drawer prep cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dish machine in the dish washing area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak at the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the grease dumpster.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers of foods not labeled in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to label all bulk food storage containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the top of the dish machine in the dish washing area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the drain line water leak at the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage containers of foods not labeled in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to label all bulk food storage containers.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no maximum registering temperature indicators observed to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machines. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dish machine in the dish washing area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak at the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2566095 on 10/27/22 not corrected: 57 - observed multiple employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph fodd handler requirements. 58 - observed no allergen awareness training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate has completed and received allergen awareness training and certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed soda listed as a default beverage for kid's meals. Management instructed to remove soda as a default beverage from the kid's meal menu per 7-38-060.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover with dust accumulation in the womens toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout front preparation area. Instructed the perdson in charge to detail clean and maintain

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle lid unable to fully close on dumspter. Instructed to replace.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed digital metal stem thermometer improperly functioning. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside walk in cooler. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed discolored cutting board with deep grooves at front grill area. Must replace and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle lid unable to fully close on dumspter. Instructed to replace.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report dated 12/29/2020 not corrected: #47 observed slight build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, re-caulk, and maintain. #56 observed 2 burnt out lightbulbs in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, re-caulk, and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out lightbulbs in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,pans, bowls, trays, must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build-up.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: All extra large pots that does not fit on the 3 compartment sink to wash,rinse and sanitize must be replace with smaller one or install a bigger 3 compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-clean the interior of the deep fryers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep coolers. Management instructed to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the door to the prep cooler across from the grill. Management instructed to replace the gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the deep fryers.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease on the top and sides of the grease dumpster and on the ground surrounding the grease dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area and grease dumpster at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor of the rear coffee prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the buildup of soot on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed replace or refinish cutting boards with deep seams on top of (2) prep cooler in rear prep area.---------instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside beer walk-in cooler in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice are not protected during storage. Interior panel walls of the ice make with black moldy like substance. Ice are for human consumption. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Instructed to clean and sanitize the ice maker.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous summary report not posted from report #1950947 dated 8/22/16.instructed manager that summary report must be posted in plain view for the customer to see. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

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

Inspector’s note: Clean in detail and sanitize the bread mixer and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged floor by the bread mixer. Instructed to repair to make the floor smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.

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

Inspector’s note: Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.

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

Inspector’s note: Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide stem thermometers.

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

Inspector’s note: Found exposed waste water pipe over bar and dining room area. Must enclose waste water pipe above food (drink) service areas. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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

Inspector’s note: Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.

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

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood under bar top. Must seal wood so that it can be easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

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

Inspector’s note: Found brick walls in dining unclean. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.

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

Inspector’s note: Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide stem thermometers.