O'kelly's Irish Bakery and Gourmet
9135-9137 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 5, 2026
O'kelly's Irish Bakery and Gourmet was last inspected on June 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
June 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers not wearing hair restraints while in the prep area and handling food. Instructed to have all entering the prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the smaller ice scoop in the front prep area not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store all multi-use utensils in a clean bin/container in between use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the floors under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and in the corners of the storage areas with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls behind the cooking equipment with dirt and food stains. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean untensils for customer usage next trash recepticle. Instructed to remove or provide protective barrier as a means to prevent possible contamination of clean utensils.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed various cake decorating spatulas improperly stored between wiring piping and wall. Instructed to remove to provide proper storage to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 dirt buildup in floor drain left of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.'
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Any bread pans not in use must be stored in a clean area not on the floor. Instructed to store in a new area.
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: Large can opener in need cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean 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: Floors in rear storage area in need of cleaning in corner behind furnace instructed to clean and maintain.
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: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed to obtain certificates for all non city of chicago sanitation holders.
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: No allergen certificate on site. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general 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 available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
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 procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between 3-compartment and hand washing sink in prep area, hand washing sink and ice bin in beverage area. Instructed manager to provide
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device for beverage and ice machine. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease interceptor for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in north washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in north washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.