Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant

3471-3479 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2015

100

Score

Low Risk

Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant since Apr 16, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2015

License

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: DISHWASHER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED OR INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING BAR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

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 SOME SHELFS INSIDE COOLERS ARE RUSTY IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN,DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT ALL 3 BARS AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE STANDING WATER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMET SINK 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN ALSO,FLOOR TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM NEED GROUTING WHERE NOTED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES/PREP COOLERS AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN THIS AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE CLOSET NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE,BAR AREAS TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant on file is from Apr 16, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chief O'neills Pub and 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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