O'DONOVAN'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AT FIRST FLOOR.BAR TENDER IS SERVING CUSTOMERS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND FRONT DOOR WIDE OPENED AND SECOND DOOR HAS 1" TO 2" GAPS BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. WE OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA ON WALL BY THE COOLERS, REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND BAR AREA. WE OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND FRONT BAR INSIDE THE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF BASEBOARD WALLS. TEN MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AT SAME AREA WE OBSERVED A CAT LITTER WITH FECES ON FLOOR AND INSIDE THE BOX,ALSO A SIGN IS POSTED AT OFFICE OF THE MANAGER "BEWARE OF CATS" IN BASEMENT AREA, WHICH AREA IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE,INCLUDED ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS. UNABLE TO CHECK OFFICE KEY NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE SMALL FLIES ROACHES AND DROPPINGS.SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. REMOVE CAT LITTER FROM PREMISES,IF ANY CATS ARE ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED TO A SAVE PLACE.NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT MAIN DOOR,ALSO KEEP IT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-24-12,REPORT #1098485. #32-MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS. SAME VIOLATION IS OBSERVED TODAY,ALL THREE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER RUBBER GASKET ARE BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN WOOD DIVIDER BETWEEN COOLERS IN BAR AREA(FRONT BAR),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN/HOLES AND RUSTY METAL SHEETS INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO WEST SIDE COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE,DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSDE THE DOOR OF SMALL WALK0IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST AND CRUMBLED BRICKS ACCUMULATION ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,DUST AND CRUMBLED BRICKS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR,REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR PROPER CLEANING. FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE(BASEMENT AREA).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER,ALSO INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. WOOD CEILING WITH ACCUMULATION OF MOLD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER(OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT), WOOD WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CRUMBLE BRICKS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA,MUST BE SEALED,BASEMENT AREA.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOORS USED BY CUSTOMERS/STAFF NOT SELF CLOSING AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOORS USED BY CUSTOMERS/STAFF NOT SELF CLOSING AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.