Declan's Irish Pub
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Declan's Irish Pub has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Declan's Irish Pub on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CUP WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA LEFT OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN REFRIDGERATOR NEXT TO THE WALK IN WITH EXPOSED SIDING, AS WELL AS THE PREP COOLING UNIT NEON THE HOT LINE ACROSS FROM THE SIX BURNER IN NEED OF A GASKET SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE DRAIN LINE COMING FROM THE WALK IN COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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86
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM AND KITCHEN PREP-LINE HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT (DISHWARE) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFACTIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS THAT ARE VALID ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 12, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR WHITE UPRIGHT NORPOLE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 6, 2020
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND AND BETWEEN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRESE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Apr 2, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, OPEN SOURKROUT, PICO DE GALLO ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION; 2LB OF CHEESE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 59.8 F , 6 LBS OF BEEF BURGER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 53.1 F . 3.5 LBS OF STEAK AT AT A TEMPERATURE OF 53 F. 4 LBS OF CHICKN AT A TEMPERATURE OF 71 F . 1 LB OF SOURKRAT AT A TEMPERATURE OF 47.8 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $131. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. REACH IN 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 THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED . RETURNED TO TYPE REPORT 3/25/19 AT THAT TIME REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE IS 35 F.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UP STAIRS FURNACE NEAR BAR (30), UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (20), DRY STORAGE UNDER PREP TABLE (15) , KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET (10). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SAT THE TOP BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. . 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TOP BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030-(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RANCH) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT IN USE ON SITE WITH VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MOZZARELLA STICKS, PORK, CORN) BEING HELD IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT. THE VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT AND VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED/CONSUMED UNTIL OPERATOR PROVIDES WRITTEN PROOF THAT THE CDPH HAS APPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING OPERATIONS AT THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SANDWICHES, FRENCH FRIES) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT (3/24/17) INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. ONLY AN INSPECTION REPORT DATED 5/3/16 IS POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION AT END OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE COVER OF THE WALK IN KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN CLOSET THAT HAS UNFINISHED CEILING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN AREAS WHERE THE WALL AND CEILING ARE FINISHED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING NEAR THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND CRACKED/BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ONE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE OTHER IN THE REAR CORNER ABOVE THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR NEW LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SODA LINES INSIDE EMPTY ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT SODA LINES SO AS TO BE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE ICE BINS CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND COOK WITHOUT AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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May 3, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER CORNED BEEF AT 53.9F,CHICKEN AT 45.5F-53.4F,EGGS AT 51.4F,HAMBURGERS AT 47.1F-51.8F,STEAKS AT 52.1F,ASSORTED CHEESES 50.0F-51.1,CHILI AT 54.7F,RANCH DRESSING AT 54.1,SOUR CREAM 52.1,ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1538001 DATED:05/14/2015. 35 NOTED GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND CEILING BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. 08/14/2015 38 NOTED NO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASH SINK AT BOTH BARS. ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 08/14/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/2/2016 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. ALSO NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND CEILING BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASH SINK AT BOTH BARS. ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPRAYER OF THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT DRIPPING ON TO THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE WASTE WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR WITH CEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY LOOSE AND CHIPPED PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLE ROUTED THROUGH THE ICE BIN. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE LOCATED BEHIND EITHER OF THE BARS. MUST INSTALL.
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Aug 15, 2014
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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO, OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR CLOSET AND FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN WINGS, HAMBURGERS, FISH, ETC.). NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR WITH CEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY LOOSE AND CHIPPED PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLE ROUTED THROUGH THE ICE BIN. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE LOCATED BEHIND EITHER OF THE BARS. MUST INSTALL.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ROUGH SURFACE ON WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Declan's Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Declan's Irish Pub on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Declan's Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Declan's Irish Pub.
Has Declan's Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Declan's Irish Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Declan's Irish Pub 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 Declan's Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Declan's Irish Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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