FAIL Risk 1 (High)

CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
February 26, 2015 License License #2368663
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 26, 2015. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 8 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISHWASHER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED OR INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING BAR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND SOME SHELFS INSIDE COOLERS ARE RUSTY IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN,DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT ALL 3 BARS AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE STANDING WATER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMET SINK 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN ALSO,FLOOR TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM NEED GROUTING WHERE NOTED.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES/PREP COOLERS AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN THIS AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE CLOSET NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE,BAR AREAS TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE CLOSET NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE,BAR AREAS TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections