Abbey Pub
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2015
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Abbey Pub stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Abbey Pub's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 18, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1401623 ISSUED ON 02-28-14. 33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, 05/28/2014 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, 05/28/2014 35 MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 05/28/2014 36 ONE LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST REPAIR, 05/28/2014 38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN ALL BAR AREA, TO WASH HANDS, 05/28/2014 41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 05/28/2014 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 2/17/15 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST REPAIR,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN ALL BAR AREA, TO WASH HANDS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND ENTRANCE DOOR, ALLEY DOOR,AND SIDE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 TO 1 INCH OF A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. OWNER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR, WHILE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION. ALL DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-32-020.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND GLASS CLEANER, RAID, HAND SOAP ALL STORED WITH THE CANNED AND BOTTLED FOODS ON THE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CHEMICALS MUST STORED IN A SEPARATE PLACE FROM THE FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE CHEMICALS AND STORED IT IN A SEPARATE PLACE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098261 DATED 4/19/12. #36-MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT PIZZA PREP AREA. OWNER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ARE NOW REPLACED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING IN BOTH LADIES AND MENS WASHROOMS AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK ,WORN . MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODS ON THE WALLS BY THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT , MUST SEAL OR PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO VACCUM THE CARPET IN THE DINING AREA 2ND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MAKER AND 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE. VENTILATION COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE ARTIST WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, AND INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Apr 19, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR AREAS ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYERS/EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREAS AND BASEMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENING UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND ONE FAUCET AT HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE 2ND LADIES WASHROOM.
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Apr 5, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA RAW WOOD SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, LARGE OVEN, DISH MACHINE, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST RE-SEAL FLOORS AT BAR AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND RE-PAINT PIZZA PREP AREA CEILING AND WALLS. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT PIZZA PREP AREA AND 2ND BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF SALAD COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REAR SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR, FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, AND REAR BAR GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN OR SANITIZED INSTRUCTED TO DO SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NOT CLEAN ON 1ST. FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN TILES IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DISH ROOM 2, 1ST.FRONT LADIES ROOM 2,REAR LADIES ROOM 3, REAR MENS ROOM 2, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED TORN COUCH COVER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD COUCH, CHAIR ETC.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELF. DEFROST BOX FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR BASEMENT FLOOR LARGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA NEEDS REPAIR. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT. REPAIR HOLES IN MENS ROOM WALL BY DRYER/PAPER TOWEL HOLDER 1ST FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abbey Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abbey Pub on file is from Nov 18, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abbey Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Abbey Pub.
Has Abbey Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Abbey Pub have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Abbey Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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