Fado Irish Pub
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2013, Fado Irish Pub has 16 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOUBLE DOOR ON THE GRAND SIDE WITH A GAP IN THE LOWER MIDDLE OF THE DOORS AND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, BOTH ABOUT 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANLDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOWER RIGHT OF THE MICROWAVE UNIT WITH A BROKEN HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR FROM SHARP EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND 8 BURNER COOKING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS. THE KITCHEN AREA AT THE COOK LINE SIDE UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA SIDES OF COOLING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL NON COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE UPSTAIRS COFFEE GRINDING AND MAKING STATION FLOOR AND THE MAIN BAR AREA SHELVING AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPSTAIRS COFFEE MACHINE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MACHINE AND ALONG THE WALL AS WELL AS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT GASKETS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLING UNITS AND GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE OPENING ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE DEEP FRYING UNITS ARE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHA BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN AREAS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Feb 9, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT MIDDLE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR TO DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, OPENINGS LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR NEAR STAIRWELL, AND OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.70-63.10F. TOMATO WEDGE 55.8F, RICE 54.9F, PICO DE GALLO(DICED TOMATOES) 54.5F, BAKED BEANS 54.3F, CHEESE 49.1F, WHIPPING CREAM 52.7F, CHEESE SAUCE 55.1F, SWISS CHEES 63.1 F, SLICED TOMATOES 56.1F, COLE SLAW 56.3F, PEPPERJACK CHEESE 55.6F, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE 45.7F, LETTUCE LEAVES 45.9F, INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 12LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.9F AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 2-2-2024, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 100PPM CHLORINE IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR COOKING VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF USING SOUS VIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY SHALL IMPLEMENT A HACCP PLAN. CORRECTED ON SITE TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT ON 2-2-2024(VALUED AT $100/ 9LBS) AND SOUS VIDE MACHINE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO OBTAIN VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR COOKING VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF USING SOUS VIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL. CORRECTED ON SITE TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGED CORNED BEEF DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT ON 2-2-2024(VALUED AT $100/ 9LBS) AND SOUS VIDE MACHINE TAGGED.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN AREAS TO THE LEFT OF WALKIN COOLER AND IN CORNER UNDERNEATH SHOOT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/1/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT WORKING, HOT WATER AT 141.3F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 2-2-2024, OBSERVED COLD WATER WORKING, HOT WATER AT 108.7F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT MIDDLE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR TO DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, OPENINGS LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR NEAR STAIRWELL, AND OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 18, 2023
Routine
6 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 BAR HANDWASHING SINKS-----AND----1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN BAR AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. MANAGER PLACED UTENSILS IN A CLEAN EMPTY CUP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND SHELVING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT UNITS THAT HAVE AN ATTACHED WATER LINE, MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK FIXTURES IN RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME AND ON WALLS BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR EACH INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES AT BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR, CONDENSATION AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INSULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: A GAP NOTED UNDER SOUTH EXTERIOR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IN USE KEPT IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE. KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND SHLEVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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May 15, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY OILY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE REAR WHEELS OF THE COOK LINE FRYERS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY TWO ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND AUTOMATIC HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR LADIES RESTROOM(LAST HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE)NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE BOTH AND COLD WATER. THE OTHER 2 HAND SINKS IN THIS RESTROOM ARE IN WORKING ORDER. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE 2 HAND SINKS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.MUST ADJUST HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 2 HAND WASHING SINKS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE 85F DEGREES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDSAT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINDEX CLEANING SOLUTION AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SPACE NOT LABELED.MUST ALWAYS LABEL CLEANING PRODUCTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP,HAMBURGER,RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR TO THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR. ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT BARS ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEAR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF ABOUT 1/6". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EXIT DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NONE TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED BROKEN LID AT SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AREAS AROUND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR WITH STICKY SODA LIQUIDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILINGS AND FANS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN DISH WASHER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS OF HOOD AT THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.
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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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILE IN 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM AND MISSING WALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON LEFT NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST ON HEATING ELEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE, ELECTRIC CONDUITS AND KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK FAUCET AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT SHUTTING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: missing label on bulk food containers. instructed to provide.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS , INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL TO PROTECT ICE FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR PIPES LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fado Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fado Irish Pub on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fado Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Fado Irish Pub.
Has Fado Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fado Irish Pub have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fado 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 Fado Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fado Irish Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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