D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 25 inspections at D4 Irish Pub & Cafe stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 13 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting D4 Irish Pub & Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TMEPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 1/2 POUND CHERRY TOMAOTES ($20) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN BAR AREA, IN KITCHEN AREA, AND IN EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING INCLUDING: AROUND BAR (DRAINS INCLUDED), AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, IN REAR PREP: 5# CHICKEN AT 58.9F, 1# TILAPIA AT 60.2F, 2# SALMON AT 61.2F AND 4# OF POTATOES AT 62.4F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 61F IN REAR PREP. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL UNIUT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (IN USE) LOCATED BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIATZING. THE CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CHLORINE SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF AND FISH) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS AT BAR AND REAR PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA AND LOW TEMP DISHWASHERS, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MIDDLE SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HEAVILY ACCUMULATED ORGANIC MATTER IN ALL DRAINS FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2582612 ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... IN BAR NEAR DRAINS, LIQUOR WELLS AND SINK BASINS, ON WALLS IN REAR PREP, ON KITCHENWARE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM ON WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. FACILITY NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT ALL PREVIOUSLY STATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HEAVILY ACCUMULATED ORGANIC MATTER IN ALL DRAINS FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATLEY 4 LBS SHREDDED BEEF @57F,2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @57.6F, 2 LBS COOKED POTATOES @53.5F,2 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @51F, 6 LBS CORNED BEEF RANGING BETWEEN 50-53.0F, 22LBS SLIDER/ BEEF BURGERS @53.8F, 9 LBS STEAK @50F, 2 LBS OF CHOPPED GREEN TOMATOES @ 51.5F, 2 LBS SALSA @52.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNTIS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA AND DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS @ 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF BOTH COOLING UNIT @5OF AND 52.0F. TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID UNITS, REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNITS HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOOD WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC DURING THIS TIME.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR ICE DISPENSER SHOOT SURFACES AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN STORAGE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BIN WITH BLACK SMALL MOLD LIKE CLUSTERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... IN BAR NEAR DRAINS, LIQUOR WELLS AND SINK BASINS, ON WALLS IN REAR PREP, ON KITCHENWARE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM ON WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP, ALSO NOTED LEAK ON RINSE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HEAVILY ACCUMULATED ORGANIC MATTER IN ALL DRAINS FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food handlers not washing hands when required, observed a cook handling raw beef patties and the handling ready-to-eat foods (bread, deli meat ) without washing hands nor changing gloves. instructed manager to have all food handlers to wash hands when needed. Priority violation 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in several prep cooler, instructed to provide in warmest part of cooler.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping large utensils in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep utensil according to health code, ie.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: soda gun holders not clean inside, standing waste water in holders, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: open drinks for employees places on prep tables, instructed to keep away or cap it.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.
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Jul 29, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER. SHORT RIB AT 47.5 F, CREAM SAUCE AT 50.2 F, CHICKEN POT PIE MIX AT 54.5 F, FRENCH ONION SOUP AT 50.5 F, AND MASHED POTATOES AT 56.1 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.2 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL MAINTAINING 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND FIXED COOLER; COOLER NOW MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.4 F.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS SO DOOR SEALS PROPERLY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DATA PLATE ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATES AFFIXED TO THE MACHINES BY THE MANUFACTUER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE?S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE SLIME AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND CHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING METHOD NOTED IN KITCHEN, FOUND LARGE PIECES OF FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO THAW ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL SMALL FLY TRAPS INSTALLED BEHIND SINKS IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK PLACED NEXT TO SOILED DISHES AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LEAK NOTED AT 3-COMP SINK RIGHT COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POOL OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH/REPLACE LOOSE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT SALAD REACH IN COOLER AND PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACKS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL CAULK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH/RECAULK WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CIEILING LIGHT COVERS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME BAR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL BAR COOLERS.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN PANELS WITH ROUGH SURFACES AT BAR ABOVE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTLE WITH NARROW OPENING IS USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR WATER AND OTHER DRINK, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE FOR LACK OF PROPER WASHING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE IN BAR AND BEHIND ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ADN MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: COOLER THERMOMETER STORED AT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WRMEST PART.
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS AROUND COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Sep 21, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL ALONG DISH MACHINE OF FOOD SPLASHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES AT REAR ACROSS FROM 3-DR REFRIGERATOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE OF DEEP FRYER CLOSES TO STOVE IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING IN REAR AT FRONT OF 3-DR COOLER.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE OF DEEP FRYER CLOSES TO STOVE IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING IN REAR AT FRONT OF 3-DR COOLER.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPING ALONG WALL NEXT TO ENTRANCE OF BAR WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAK ON NOZZLE OF REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOKS LINE FAR LEFT REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 1, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 28, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES AT 52.4F AND FRENCH ONION SOUP AT 44.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 48# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE COATING THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 26, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. DAMAGED GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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. ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CONDENSATION NOTED ON COOLING LINES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTUCTED TO INSULATE.
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Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT REAR HANDSINK (TO THE LEFT OF 2-COMP SINK)-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Jul 14, 2011
Routine
5 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: EVIDENCE OF SMALL/FRUIT FLIES NOTED (7-38-020). FOUND 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WEST WALL ABOVE BOXES OF POTATOES/BAGS OF ONIONS AT REAR STORAGE AREA; 4-FOUND HOVERING AROUND THE POTATO BOXES ALSO. INSTRUTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT REAR HANDSINK (TO THE LEFT OF 2-COMP SINK)-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF BAR DISHMACHINE MUST BE DE-LIMED & INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DISHROOM FLOOR AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY; FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES & LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASE OF FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK & PIPE UNDER SCRAPER SINK OF DISHMACHINE IS LEAKING-MUST FIX. ALSO MUST REPLACE SPRAYER FAUCET HEAD THAT'S IN DISREPAIR. 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.
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Feb 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 fruit fly activity at rear dry storage and dish area. 10-12 flies noted. must clean and maintain area. contact pest control.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. PORK, BEEF, ETC... MUST PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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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. FLLORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D4 Irish Pub & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D4 Irish Pub & Cafe on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D4 Irish Pub & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at D4 Irish Pub & Cafe.
Has D4 Irish Pub & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D4 Irish Pub & Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D4 Irish Pub & Cafe 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 D4 Irish Pub & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D4 Irish Pub & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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