Chicago's Blarney Stone
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2020
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Chicago's Blarney Stone stretching back to 2010. Chicago's Blarney Stone was last inspected on Oct 19, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Chicago's Blarney Stone's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 19, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited six times.
Chicago's Blarney Stone scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 19, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE EMPTY PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
3 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS. ALSO, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS/CLUTTER. ALSO, MUST ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS AND FRUIT FLIES. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE DISPOSED.(OLD RUGS, WOOD, ETC.)MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF DRAWERS OF PREP TABLE IN KITHCEN. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MAKE SURE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DETACHABLE AND CAN BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH ICE MACHINE AND KEG WALK IN COOLER WITH TOO MANY TOOLS AND CLUTTER STORED ACCROSS FROM FOOD. ORGANIZE IN A WAY TO KEEP ALL FOOD SEPARATE FROM TOOLS ETC.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL ICE SCOOPS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES OUT OF ICE. STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF NEED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INCLUDING WAITSTAFF AND BARTENDERS.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 57.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED, REINSPECTED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF DRAWERS OF PREP TABLE IN KITHCEN. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND SIDES OF FRYERS. MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION. ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MAKE SURE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DETACHABLE AND CAN BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT ABOVE MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. NO LIGHT SHEILD IN KEG WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH ICE MACHINE AND KEG WALK IN COOLER WITH TOO MANY TOOLS AND CLUTTER STORED ACCROSS FROM FOOD. ORGANIZE IN A WAY TO KEEP ALL FOOD SEPARATE FROM TOOLS ETC.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL ICE SCOOPS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES OUT OF ICE. STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF NEED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INCLUDING WAITSTAFF AND BARTENDERS.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING KNOBS TO STEAM TABLE LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER BY BAR, INTERIOR OF GLASS CHILLER SAME AREA, INTERIOR OF COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE GREASY SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL/CEILING IN POOR REPAIR KITCHEN AREA, CHIPPING PLASTER, AND WALL SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, KITCHEN AREA TO DARK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT, SO THAT A MINIMUM OF 50-FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT IS AVAILABLE IN ALL WORK SURFACES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREA CLUTTER WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ORGANIZED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT FRILL AND DEEPFRYERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.REMOVE DIRT AND DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ORGANIZED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2013
Routine
9 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 INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.LOG BOOK MISSING IDPH LICENSE,AND A MAP,FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOOR,IN ROOM AJACENT TO THE BAR,REAR BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP.SMALL FLIES (FRUIT FLIES) approx:25 NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WOMENS BATHROOM,FRONT BAR AREA,DIRTY LINEN STORAGE NEAR THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE BETTER METHOD OF STORING DIRTY LINEN,LIDS ON TRASH CANS ETC.,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALSO;REPLACE RIPPED SCREENS ON 2 FRONT WINDOWS TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove aluminum foil liners from shelvings above food prep tables.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY/GREASY; CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WASH AND SANITIZE WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN AREAS AND AT BAR AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS,CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS MISSING-MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 2 TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTER,MAINTAIN SAME AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Aug 17, 2010
Reinspection
2 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. MUST GROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE STANDUP BEER COOLER. SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND NEAR THE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 10, 2010
Routine
6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. OBSERVED ROTTING WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BAR BEER TAP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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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 GROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE STANDUP BEER COOLER AND MIDDLE AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND NEAR THE FREEZER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND SUPPORTS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago's Blarney Stone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Blarney Stone on file is from Oct 19, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago's Blarney Stone?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Blarney Stone.
Has Chicago's Blarney Stone's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago's Blarney Stone have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago's Blarney Stone 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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