J. Patrick's

1365-1367 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 28, 2015
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, J. Patrick's has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 28, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for J. Patrick's dates to May 28, 2015.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 10 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting J. Patrick's on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR ANY NOTED LEAKS. LARGE OPEN SEAMS IN WALLS AT ENTRANCE TO COOKS LINE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERE LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE !ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO STORED CLEAN DISH STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DISHES, RE-WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND REPAIR LEAK. LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE ONTO FLOOR AND CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST USE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP ICE AND IT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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May 19, 2015
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS TOTAL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. UNDER BAR, UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. UNDER DISH MACHINE, STORAGE NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE BACK BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED IN THE DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT BASEBOARDS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE. ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS. ALSO NOTED REAR KITCHEN DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY PROPPED OPEN. MUST KEEP EXIT DOORS CLOSED OR PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE BEING HELD AND SERVED SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 41.9F IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION AND NOTIFIED OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT THAT WAS GIVEN ON 4-8-15 WAS NOT POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT STATED REPORT WAS IN A FOLDER WITH PAPER INSPECTION REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #18
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR ANY NOTED LEAKS. LARGE OPEN SEAMS IN WALLS AT ENTRANCE TO COOKS LINE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERE LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE !ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO STORED CLEAN DISH STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DISHES, RE-WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND REPAIR LEAK. LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE ONTO FLOOR AND CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #18.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST USE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP ICE AND IT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 8, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZED IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST USE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP ICE AND IT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER CALLED FOR REPAIR PERSON WHO ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MACHINE CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. FOUND NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. BOTH MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-14 REPORT #1496494 INSP#386. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SLICER #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. #35 SEAL OPENING IN CEILING NEAR UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE VENT COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. #38 PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD AND OTHER SPLATTER ON WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZED IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST USE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP ICE AND IT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SLICER.
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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 PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE VENT COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 9, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 62.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, WHIPPING CREAM 64.2F, COOKED BEEF 64.2F, COOKED POTATOES 64.1F, COOKED PORK 63.7F, COOKED CHICKEN 63.2F, TRUFFLE MAC&CHEESE 62.4F, MILK 61.8F, GRAVY 60.8F, COOKED CORNED BEEF 60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $92 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
3
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WATER OVERFLOWING AND DRAINING ON FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SLICER.
33
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 PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN CEILING NEAR UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE VENT COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAIT STATION.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS IN PREP AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.
32
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 PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN CEILING NEAR UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE VENT COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRINTS.
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Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKEST
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE STAINED,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MCHINE IN BASEMENT AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND INSIDE BASEMENT AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING AT STAIRS AND WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT REAR PREP AREA
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY,PPM READING ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE IS READING O PPM ,THE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKEST
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE STAINED,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MCHINE IN BASEMENT AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND INSIDE BASEMENT AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING AT STAIRS AND WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT REAR PREP AREA
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May 26, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use..CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,STOVES,GRILLS,FOOD PREP LINES,HOT HOLDING UNITS CAN OPENER,POTATO PEELER,BEHIND BAR AREAS,SHELVINGS ETC. REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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 UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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May 19, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.
12
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.FRONT,REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR-LOWER SCREEN IS RIPPED.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE,GREASE SPILLAGE,LITTER ON GROUNDS BENEATH SAID DUMPSTERS.
19
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#164255 7/31/09 #32 MUST REPAIR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.#35 WALLS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS.#36 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP.#41 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,STOVES,GRILLS,FOOD PREP LINES,HOT HOLDING UNITS CAN OPENER,POTATO PEELER,BEHIND BAR AREAS,SHELVINGS ETC. REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
33
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 UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Apr 20, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J. Patrick's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J. Patrick's on file is from May 28, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J. Patrick's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at J. Patrick's.

Has J. Patrick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J. Patrick's have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J. Patrick's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.