Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2015, Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM REAR DOOR (ALBANY EXIT) AND BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING TO GARDEN DINING AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER/LID IN THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED FACING UP. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SENSOR NOT WORKING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 31, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR) IN THE KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WORK STATION BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO MOPSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVER ON SIDE OF KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Jun 29, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BARS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN PREP STORAGE RACKS AND PREP COOLERS,AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED-UP DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 10, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 26, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND REMOVE THE TAPE WIRED IN POOR REPAIR THAT IS COVERED IN GREASE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH SEVERAL DENTS IN THE BOTTOM OF ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AND SANITATION OF SINKS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS RIPPED GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS ON THE WEST WALL IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP WHERE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE LIQUID STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOMS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 2, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE SERVER REACH IN COOLER AND INSIDE 1ST FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER (LEFT HAND SIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER AT BEER WALK IN COOLER, CAN OPENER HOLDSTER WITH FOOD BUILD UP AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, DUST BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR SHELF LOWER SIDE WITH FOOD DEBRIS (ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK) ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING, 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 1ST MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS HAND WASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKER AND RECALIBRATE RUNNING WATER TIME TO 15 SECONDS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. FOUND MANY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR (I.E., CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO IN THE GARDEN AREA MUST DECLUTTER AREA AROUND THE GAZEBO AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS (WAITSTAFF AND FOOD PREP STAFF) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 16, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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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.
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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 SOME SHELFS INSIDE COOLERS ARE RUSTY IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant.
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 five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chief O'neills Pub and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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