Gilhooley's Grande Saloon
Last inspected: May 4, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Gilhooley's Grande Saloon 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2016. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since May 4, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE, BASES UNDER PEPSI COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE, SODA DISPENSER, ELECTRICAL, AND UTILITY AREAS(BOTTLE CAPS, PENS, DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, DINING, AND SODA DISPENSER AREAS(DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS, DEBRIS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER SOUTHWEST ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE SHELVES ACROSS FROM IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT (DUMP) SINK IN THE BAR AREA CLOSET TO THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Nov 14, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, SODA GUNS AND NOZZLES IN THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA (REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS), IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSIING/DAMAGED TILED COVING AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED RIGHT FAUCET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM OVER BY THE BILLARD ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NONE OF THE SINKS IN THE BAR AREA WITH SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE ONE OF THE SINKS FOR HAND WASHING, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IT WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING TILES, PIPES AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND BY THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, SODA GUNS AND NOZZLES IN THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA (REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS), IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSIING/DAMAGED TILED COVING AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED RIGHT FAUCET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM OVER BY THE BILLARD ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OFFICE FLOOR ARE.MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE 3 TIER CART, POP CORN MACHINE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS (BAR).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN SODA ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE, BEER KEG COOLER, SODA ROOM CLEAN CEILING VENT MENS ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD BEER KEG COOLER AND SODA ROOM.
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Aug 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, BAR GUN HOLDERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, AND THE 4 DOOR FREEZER.
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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.REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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 WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER KEG COOLER.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES OVER FREEZER.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Jun 12, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
5 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. ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BAR GUNS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FOLLOWING AREAS: POP BOX ROOM, BEER STORAGE, LINEN CLOSET, FRONT BAR AREA AND PREP AREA. WALL BASE AT LINEN CLOSET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. ALL TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 19, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. ClEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT. REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE IN VARIOUS AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN BANQUET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gilhooley's Grande Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon on file is from May 4, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon.
Has Gilhooley's Grande Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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