Duffy's Tavern & Grille

420 1/2 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Duffy's Tavern & Grille 14 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Duffy's Tavern & Grille dates to Apr 2, 2014.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Duffy's Tavern & Grille squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR GASKET OF ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN BACK BAR RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE LID AND BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BACK BAR . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER. MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A 100 PPM FINAL SANITZING RESULT FOR CHLORINE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE FINAL RINSE REACHES 100 PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISHES AND UTENSILS. NOTIFIED FIELD SUPERVISOR REGARDING THIS VIOLATION.Taged the dishmachine.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BACK BAR, WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE SINK. INTSRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER DURING INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IS NOW DRAINING WELL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR GASKET OF ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN BACK BAR RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE LID AND BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BACK BAR . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER. MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 2, 2013
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2013
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE SALAD STATION DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WAS AT 65.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TO 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE COOLER IS 35.6F. COOLER CAN BE USE AS USUAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE SALAD STATION DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FOUND SALMON 64.8F, CHICKEN CLUB 57.6F, PORK BELLY 57.8F, SOUR CREAM 52.8F, RANCH DRESSING 56.4F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 24LBS OF FOOD WORTH $64.29. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. FOUND APROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,THREE LIVE ROACHES IN DISHWASH AREA AND ONE IN REAR BAR AREA. ALSO NOTED APROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN WALLS IN REAR BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION. 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. SINK WAS REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. EMPLOYEES ARE USING REAR HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA TO WASH THEIR HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 02/07/13 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD COOKED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWAH AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN REAR FOOD AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUSYT PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 7, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT REAR LARGE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN DRY. MISSING FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN FLOORING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA WITH POOLING WATER. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL CEILINGS IN THE NEWLY INSTALL FRONT WASHROOMS. RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON NEWLY INSTALL WASHROOMS IN THE FRONT DINING/BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEWLY REMODELED/INSTALLED FRONT BAR.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SEVERE LEAK FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SINK. NOZZLE AND RUSTED SPRAY ARM ON SAME SINK LEAKING AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. SPRAY ARM ON SCRAPPER SINK AT DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-15-12 NOT CORRECTED.#32-OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP MISSING THE SCREW TO HOLD THE TOP METAL LID IN PLACE. MUST INSTALL PROPERLY. #35-OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING OR BROKEN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING THROUGHOUT SERVER STATION DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON ICE MACHINE MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE SHOOT AND DOOR DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT REAR LARGE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN DRY. MISSING FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN FLOORING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA WITH POOLING WATER. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL CEILINGS IN THE NEWLY INSTALL FRONT WASHROOMS. RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON NEWLY INSTALL WASHROOMS IN THE FRONT DINING/BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEWLY REMODELED/INSTALLED FRONT BAR. LEFT WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. TOILET IN SAME SAME WASHROOM BROKEN/COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPAIR. DUCT TAPE INSIDE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE ANY REPAIRS. PROVIDE MUST PROPERLY DRAINED WASTE WATER LINES ON ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Feb 15, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP MISSING THE SCREW TO HOLD THE TOP METAL LID IN PLACE. MUST INSTALL PROPERLY.
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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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING OR BROKEN IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE SMALL REAR BAR. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN TILE. OBSERVED OPENING IN BEER COOLER WALL AROUND THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL THE FRP BOARD.
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Feb 7, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AT 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, PASTA AND CHICKEN. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE UNIT. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS REMOVED. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHILI AT 46F, SALSAS AT 51-52F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 52F, SHREDDED CHEESES AT 50F, ROAST BEEF AT 46F, COOKED PASTA AT 48F, COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 45-60F, RAW STEAK AT 43F, SLICED CHEESES AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE SALAD PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 4 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FRONT AND REAR BAR/DINING AREAS. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ONSITE TO PERFORM A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP MISSING THE SCREW TO HOLD THE TOP METAL LID IN PLACE. MUST INSTALL PROPERLY.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL BARS AND IN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE SALAD COOLER AND IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING OR BROKEN IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE SMALL REAR BAR. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN TILE. OBSERVED OPENING IN BEER COOLER WALL AROUND THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL THE FRP BOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINES FOR THE HANDSINKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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Apr 25, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT LARGE REAR BAR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPLACE.
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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. EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE OF COLA AT FRONT BAR UNDER ICE BIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2011
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN VARIOUS AREAS. TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 42F ON FAR LEFT SIDE COOLER TO 49.4F IN MIDDLE OF COOLER AND 55F IN COOLER DRAWER AREA WHERE FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY WERE FOUND HELD AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F THROUGHOUT. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO C.D.P.H. @312-746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS BEEF FOUND AT 47.2F AND 49.2F. 10LBS TURKEY AT 48.3F, 1LB TUNA SALAD AT 48.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION SERVER ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA FROM DINING ROOM AND PROCEED TO PREPARE WITH BARE HANDS READY TO EAT PRE-PORTIONED LETTUCE AND ONION FOR CONSUMPTION WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. ALSO DIRTY TOWEL ON SAME PREPPING AREA TOUCHING THE ABOVE MENTIONED LETTUCE AND ONION. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICES AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING FOODS.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED. TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF SAUCES BEING COOLED IN ICE BATHS ON A PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE. OTHER PREPPING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS KNIVES, CHOPPER, PLASTIC WRAP AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH A WASTE CONTAINER CONTAINING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION #154495 ON 9-8-10 TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SAME AREA WHEN PREPPING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED FOR RE-INSPECTION OF THAT INSPECTION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED TWO DOZEN RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF STORAGE ROOM #2 WHERE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IS LOCATED AND OTHER STORED RESTAURANT ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE AREA FOR RATS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS NOTED ALONG WALL OF AREA WHERE DROPPING WERE LOCATED.
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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. LARGE REAR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE COLA SPILLAGE AT FRONT BAR UNDER ICE BIN. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON COOKS LINE. FLOOR ON COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED TILES AND CEMENT WITH POOLING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR OF REAR BEER WALK-IN COOLER DAMAGED WITH RAW, BROKEN EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAINAGE TUBING FROM ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS MUST BE ATTACHED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. BROKEN THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN FOOD COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 22, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2010
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. UNUSED SALAD COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE WITH SLIME DRIPPING INTO ICE. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE ON ALL INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SLIME AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH. ICE DISCARDED AND BOTH TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ATTACHED TO DRAINAGE PIPE. MISSING DRAINAGE PIPE. PLUMBER ABLE TO OBTAIN NEEDED PART AND REPAIR DURING INSPECTION.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE FOUR EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP OR BARS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVER 100 DRAIN FLIES BEHIND ALL THREE BARS. 1 LIVE ROACH ON COOKS LINE. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 8-13-10 WITH DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CO. TREAT ESTABLISHMENT AS FREQUENTLY AS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATED FLY AND ROACH ACTIVITY AND TAKEN ALL STEPS RECOMMENDED BY PEST CO.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOT POSTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #15069 ON 3-16-09 NOT CORRECTED. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING-STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS. #34-REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR ON GRILL/COOKS LINE. REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BOTH REAR BARS AND REPLACE MISSING GROUT. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS BEHIND ALL THREE BARS. #38- REPAIR DRAIN LINE LEAK UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #30-LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR AND INSTALL BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP. SEAL GAPS IN WALLS AT FRYERS.
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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. SHELVING UNDER COOKS GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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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. ALL ARTICLES IN OFFICE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ICE MACHINE ROOM,AT DISH MACHINE AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FRONT BAR AND ENTRANCE TO BAR MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOORS BEHIND ALL KITCHEN COOLER AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOLER AND SALAD PREP COOLER WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, MUST REPAIR. WALL FAN ON COOKS LINE WITH DUST, MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS #1, #2, AND HALLWAY LEADING FROM THOSE FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS FOR SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM STORAGE ROOM #1. SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE BROKEN/FALLING INTO WASTE BASIN, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKING GREASE TRAP AT SAME SINK.MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duffy's Tavern & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duffy's Tavern & Grille on file is from Apr 2, 2014. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duffy's Tavern & Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Tavern & Grille.

Has Duffy's Tavern & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duffy's Tavern & Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Duffy's Tavern & Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.