Mcguigans
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2016
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Going back to 2011, Mcguigans has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Mcguigans is from Aug 29, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. 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 MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND FRONT PANEL WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE AND INTO ICE CUBES .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS OR DISPLAY A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NO STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE WATER AT BOTH BASE OF THE BEER TAPS AT BAR NOT DRAINING DUE TO UNEVEN BASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS/CHARCOAL GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE AND DUST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO 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: WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WATER STAINED AND BULGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jul 21, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES OR SEAL THE CRACKS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Jul 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN SLIMY DISCOLORATIONS INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER INDICATED THAT THE MACHINE WILL BE REPLACED BY NEXT FRIDAY. IF THE MACHINE IS NOT REPLACED, THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND ANY SOILED WATER HOSES MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON TOP OF THE STORAGE RACK RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN DISHES TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES OR SEAL THE CRACKS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Jul 31, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,PWNER TURNE OFF THE VALVE OF THE HOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED TO TURN IT ON UPON ON OUR REINSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION-NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR NOR PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED IT UPON OUR REINSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION-NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING.
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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. REMOVE PLASTIC SHELF LINER AT CABINET BEHIND BAR AREA.(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE).PROVIDE FITTED COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (DEBRIS), ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE BINS.DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE BAR AREA(DUST 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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE BAR AREA(EAST SIDE),ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA.
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE BROKEN WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,AND ABOVE THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES TO BASEMENT.SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING TILES IN LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM.PAINT RAW WOOD WALL UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,AND INSIDE CABINETS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MEN'S WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER,ALSO FOLLOW THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA,PREFERABLE IN THE MIDDLE FOR BETTER ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE OF BOTH SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. REMOVE A WATER PIPE USED AS A FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE BAR AREA. PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OUTSIDE BAR COUNTER NEEDS TO BE PAINTED AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE AT RAW WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL) OR REMOVE IT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcguigans last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcguigans on file is from Aug 29, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcguigans?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcguigans.
Has Mcguigans' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mcguigans have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcguigans means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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