Finley Mahony's
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Finley Mahony's 18 times, with records going back to 2010. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2604592 ON 10/15/2024 #51 OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. HAND SINK IS PRESENT NEXT TO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PRESENT. FACILITY STATES THEY CURRENTLY DUMP LIQUID WASTE INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER TO NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND ENSURE IT IS ACCESSIBLE AND REGULARLY MAINTAINED AS NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. HAND SINK IS PRESENT NEXT TO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PRESENT. FACILITY STATES THEY CURRENTLY DUMP LIQUID WASTE INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR PREPARATION AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT HAND SIDE BATHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NEW SELF CLOSING MECHANISM OR REPAIR CURRENT ONE TO ENSURE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF LOOSE PLASTIC, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AS WELL AS IN THE SMALL STORAGE CLOSETS ALONG BACK WALL OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP IN BAR FLOOR AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED CASES OF DRINKS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DRY FOOD STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY(FLOUR) WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME, IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEEP DRYING UNITS WITH GREASE NOT COVERED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID DEEP FRYING UNITS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS LEADING TO THE EXTERIOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 19, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL GLASSWARE WASHING. MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND VERIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLEAN GLASSWARE STORAGE SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN AUTOMATIC DISPENSING BUTTON ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. MUST INSERT WET, CLEAN FINGER INTO DISPENSER MECHANICS TO OBTAIN PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE, EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED BOX FREEZER ON REAR OUT DOOR PATIO WALK-WAY/ GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.----WALL AROUND THE WALL FAN ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD WARMER METAL SHELF.
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Sep 25, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 15# OF MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 46.2F,2# OF RAW HAMBURGER AT TEMP OF 46.1F. TCS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 17,VALUE 35. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE 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: -501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP ICE BINS WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA,BAR,AND BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PREP/COOKING AREA.REMOVE DUCT PEELING TAPE FROM CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
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May 17, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2017
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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSREVED APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND APPROX. 4 DROPPINGS TO THE LEFT OF THE BREAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO CLEAN THE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING SHELF UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND ON CIRCULAR WALL MOUNTER RACK. MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIZZA PADDLE STORED IN THE COOK LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE FROM FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND ON THE COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAYISH STAINS FROM WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUMP PIT MISSING LID. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. 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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND BAR AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Sep 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1493403 DATED ON 08/07/14 NOT CORRECTED-#38 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING PURFUSELY AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X6) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRD GASKET AND MAINTAIN SINK AND FAUCET HEAD.
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES IN PREP / BAR AREA NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZING SOLUTION.TAGGED UNITS"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.PRESENTLY UNITS ARE NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZE SOLUTION ON BOTH UNITS.MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER AT END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE THAT DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE RELOCATED. ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT AREA IS CHIPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BLUE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SCOOP HOLDER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,HAS GREASE AND RUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY KITCHEN AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN CEMENT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE UNIT AND BROKEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND CEILING WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT AND A MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS A BUILD-UP OD DUST INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 5, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF STEW AT TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F.(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 1-4-10, PER COOK COMMMENT). POUNDS 2, VALUE 48.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)HOOOO57385.
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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 PROOF OF ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO57385-12
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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. NEED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA. REPLACE OR FIX LID FOR CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN(BROKEN).REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT 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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP), ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER (GREASE BUILD-UP).INTERIOR OF BOTH DISHMACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP).GUN POP SPRAYER BEHIND BAR(EXCESS SLIME). NEED TO CLEAN FILTERS FROM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.(EXCESS GREASE 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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUIL-UP), ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLR IN KITCHEN.CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA (FOOD STAINS), ALSO NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. FAUCET NECK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(REMOVE WASHCLOTH FROM IT.).
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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. NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER , TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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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.ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE PATIO,AND NEXT TO GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ITEMS NEEDED MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECTS ARBORAGE.KEEP AREA, GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Finley Mahony's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Finley Mahony's on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Finley Mahony's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Finley Mahony's.
Has Finley Mahony's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Finley Mahony's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Finley Mahony's 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 Finley Mahony's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Finley Mahony's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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