Brehon Pub
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Brehon Pub has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Brehon Pub on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE EQUIPMENT/TOOLS STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE OF EQUIPMENT, BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM AND ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS AROUND THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WORN AND TORN ON ALL THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER USED AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. AREA. CHEF ON SITE REPLACED HAND SANITIZER WITH LIQUID HAND SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBESRVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP ON BOTTOM OF NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Jul 15, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, REPAIR UNFINISHED FLOOR IN LADIES TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET INSIDE A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Feb 5, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304540 ON 8/12/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED IN HE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT HEALTH TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH BARS AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET INSIDE A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND BACK DOOR LEADING TO BACK STAIRS WITH N 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED TIGHT FITTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOK LINE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING (LIKE SOUP). INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALSO NOTED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN KEG COOLER TO BE MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR IN FOOD/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DECOMMISSIONED SODA RACK IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT, WHERE OLD BOXES OF SYRUP AND SODA TUBES RUN UP INTO THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED SODA EQUIPMENT AND RELATED COMPONENTS.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE ICE MACHINE RESERVOIR DUE TO BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN THE RESERVOIR. ALSO NOTED DARK SLIMY SUBSTANCE FORMING ON UPPER COMPARTMENT ICE MAKING COMPONENTS AND INTERIOR SIDE OF COMPARTMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1974350 DATED 5/22/17: #38- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING.MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR CONNECTED TO CITY'S WATER SYSTEM. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOK LINE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING (LIKE SOUP). INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN KEG COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. ALSO NOT ED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN KEG COOLER TO BE MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR IN FOOD/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DECOMMISSIONED SODA RACK IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT, WHERE OLD BOXES OF SYRUP AND SODA TUBES RUN UP INTO THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED SODA EQUIPMENT AND RELATED COMPONENTS.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY WARNING POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER WARNING ADVISORY MUST BE VISIBLE AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING.MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR CONNECTED TO CITY'S WATER SYSTEM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NEW EMPLOYEE ON PREMISES (BARTENDER) WITHOUT AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF BEING A NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 11, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR (BY NORTH WALL) AT 731 N WELLS SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT COVERED ABOVE BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BASEMENT 3-COMPARTENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING/PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 4, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER PIPPING ON CEILING RUNNING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INSULATION OR A PROTECTIVE COVER ABOVE THE PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR INSIDE THE MENS BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE AND STAINED CEILING AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IS 73.9F AND TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS 40F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A BROWNISH AND PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE.MACHINE RUSTED IN SOME AREAS AND LEAKING THRU THE SEAMS. ALSO NOTED A BIG HOLE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER SEEPING FROM THE BROKEN CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE AND ALSO REPAIR THE HOLE ON CEILING. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES AT CEILING WITH HOLE IN THE BASEMENT BY BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EVENTUALLY DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1401985 DATED 3/14/2014 NOT CORRECTED:#32)NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH NO INSULATION ON LID AND DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#36)NOTED NOT LIGHT INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING INSIDE FREEZER.#38) NOTED THE FOLLOWING: LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER PIPPING ON CEILING RUNNING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INSULATION OR A PROTECTIVE COVER ABOVE THE PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR INSIDE THE MENS BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE AND STAINED CEILING AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANGER ARRIVED ON SITE AND TURNED THE WATER ON AT ABOUT 1:10 PM CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT BEER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK AT ABOUT 1:10 PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH NO INSULATION ON LID AND DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP.ALSO NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AND BASEMENT BEER STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NOT LIGHT INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING INSIDE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE ROOM NEXT TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT THE BEER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING ALL SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DETERIORATED CEILING, HOLES AND DAMAGED SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jun 14, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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May 26, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Food walk in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 55.4 F. Instructed manager to repair cooler, ambient air temperature must be 40 F or below. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058050 11.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found the following potentailly hazardous foods held at improper temperatures between 50 F and 55.4 F- Chicken, Turkey, Bratwurst, Deli Meats. Manager voluntarily discarded all out of temperture potentially hazardous foods at this time. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. Citation issued.
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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. Light bulbs burned out above basement dry storage room. Must provide and install working light bulbs.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Mens washroom door not self closing (at 733 N. Wells side). Must provide and install self closing device for washroom door.
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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. 1st floor closet mop sink back flow prevention device in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brehon Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brehon Pub on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brehon Pub?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Brehon Pub.
Has Brehon Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brehon Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brehon 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.
How often is Brehon Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brehon Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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