Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill

4364-4368 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill has been inspected five times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 19, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill since Jun 19, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT HAS BUILD OF ICE . MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO PROCTECTIVE SHIELD LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BASEMENT COOLER5 HAS BUILD OF DUST/RUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT. VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP DUST. MUIST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Feb 28, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not propely dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices, storage shelving in rear kitchen need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean needs cleaning(detailed), floors in bsmt prep areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bar area shall be replaced/repaired.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 18, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;TAG COOLER,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER ,MUST BE 40F,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
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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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,RANCH DRESSING,TARTARSAUCE,SOUR CREAM,BLUE CHEESE DRESSING,CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING TOTAL 10 GAL ,$100.00,TEMPERATURE WAS 46.5 TO 50.6F ,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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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. INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,DAMAGED FLOORING,MUST CLEAN AND FIXED FLOORING; GUN HOLDER IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR 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. SHELVES UNDER MICROWAVE FULL OF DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR AT THE DISH AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 COOLER
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sinks, cooler, prep tables and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in prep in corners and behind equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in basement. Floor near side door not maintained. Instructed to regrout floor tile around door to proper seal.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers, and ceiling throught-out maintained. Instructed to detail clean light covers and replace any damaged ceiling tile. Walls not maintianed in basement. Instructed to seal walls.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not inside coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill on file is from Jun 19, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill.

Has Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mrs. Oleary's Pub & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.