Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
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Score
Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Jul 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY RANGING BETWEEN 93.6-94.8F. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM(HANDWASHING SINK LEFT SIDE) AND FIRST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM(HANDWASHING SINK LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, CHICKEN TINGA, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $25 WEIGHING 4.25LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES ON FIRST FLOOR WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER INTERIOR COMPONENT ON BACK WALL AND REAR INTERIOR WALL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LOWER INTERIOR COMPONENT ON BACK WALL AND REAR INTERIOR WALL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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May 10, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHED OFF THR FLOOR AND AWAY FRON THE WALL.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SECOND OUT OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND HAND WASHING SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70 F - 85F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WARE WASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGER ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE . A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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May 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed custom made cubed bulk packages of ice, stored in freezer. Informed manager that bulk packages must have proper labels (name, ingredient, manufacture, etc. and date. Instructed manager to provided. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink, on west side of bar, next to mini fridge. Instructed manager to manager to install. Observed raw wood shelving unit in beverage closet, located on second floor. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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Jul 10, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL DRESSING CUP HOLDERS AND PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS FOR THE LARGE FOOD BULK CONTAINERS. MUST USE PROPER SCOOPERS OR SPOONS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL APPETIZER PLATES AND MEDIUM SIZED PLATES AT A SERVER STATION FACED UP. MUST PROPERLY STORE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS UPSIDE DOWN SO AS TO BE PROTECTED UNTIL USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS COVERED UP WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES TO SEAL HOLE AT WALL AND TO SEAL OPENINGS AT THE EDGES. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
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May 18, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's.
Has Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg'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 Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lady Gregory's Old Town — Lg's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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