Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2017
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Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 4, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant since Jan 4, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABLES IN REAR PREP AREA,IE FLOUR,ETC.MUST LABLE ALL CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA DUST/DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO LOWER WALL LEDGE UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI FROM ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND THE CHEF'S CORNER DESK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK BOTTOM SIDE OF WALL AT THE STAIRS TO SEAL OPENING, STAFF BASEMENT RESTROOM WALL REPAIR HOLE AND WALL BEHIND ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF. PREMISES ONLY HAS ONE THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI FROM ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND THE CHEF'S CORNER DESK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK BOTTOM SIDE OF WALL AT THE STAIRS TO SEAL OPENING, STAFF BASEMENT RESTROOM WALL REPAIR HOLE AND WALL BEHIND ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM SO THAT WATER RUNS FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF. PREMISES ONLY HAS ONE THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI FROM ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND THE CHEF'S CORNER DESK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK BOTTOM SIDE OF WALL AT THE STAIRS TO SEAL OPENING, STAFF BASEMENT RESTROOM WALL REPAIR HOLE AND WALL BEHIND ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM SO THAT WATER RUNS FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF. PREMISES ONLY HAS ONE THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH INS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA- REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HAND MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 24, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BAR GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR, INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHEST FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. FAUCET AND AT THE PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 3, 2011
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(UPPER PORTION). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED IN DISWASH AND PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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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. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Found floors not clean at main kitchen areas.
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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. Found ceiling at main kitchen areas not clean.(dusty)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Found cleaning equipment not stored properly. (brooms, mops, etc.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant on file is from Jan 4, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant.
Has Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant 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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