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O'DONOVAN'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

O'DONOVAN'S 2100 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
January 20, 2016 Complaint License #68807
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AS WELL AS ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST DO SAME WITH FOODS BEING STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKING LINE IN THE KITCHEN 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REAR AREA CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO PAINT RAW WOODEN BAR AT DOOR/WALL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTTER PROOF BULBS IN THE SECOND PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR PORTION AREA FOUND BULBS NOT COVERED.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE SECOND PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR DOORS LEADING TO THE PATIO AREA AND THERE IS A 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE HOT WATER FACUET HANDLE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK.
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: IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE VODKA STORAGE ROOM AREA SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
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: IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE VODKA STORAGE ROOM AREA SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
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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