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O'LEARY'S PUBLIC HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

O'LEARY'S PUBLIC HOUSE 541 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
May 8, 2018 Canvass License #32939
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 7 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, IN STORAGE ROOM NEAREST WELLS STREET SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FLEXIBLE CAULK MATERIAL BEING USED TO SEAL METAL DIVIDERS OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAULKING SO DIVIDERS ARE SEALED BY SOLDERING METHOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DRY FOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE-WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED LINES OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM ON THE PIPES.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.

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