Mulligan's

5155 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2018
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mulligan's five times, with records going back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 12, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Mulligan's is from Jul 12, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mulligan's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 12, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST DEVELOP AND PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST DEVELOP AND PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE SHELVE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE JUICE CABINET IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. BASEMENT FLOOR WET ALL OVER. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS,MOSQUITOES,ETC HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" AROUND THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE OTHER TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 21, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE BAR AREA 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 EQUIPMENTS HAVE GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BENEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND DISHES IN KITCHEN,MUST BE BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STORING OF KNIFES IN BETWEEN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE BAR AREA 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 EQUIPMENTS HAVE GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BENEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK OR THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH SPLASH GUARDS. ALSO MUST RELOCATE SODA DISPENSER ABOVE THE EXPOSED SINK AT THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE MOP SINK AND CABINETS UNDER THE HAND WASHING BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT THE BAR AREA AND MOP CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WE NOTED OPENINGS/GAPS ON WALLS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN THE BAR AREA, KITCHEN AND MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, PROVIDE MISSING WALL PARTS UNDER THE BAR AREA AND PAINT, RE-CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE COVING/BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WE NOTED LEAKY FAUCET FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND THE PIPE UNDER HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S FOR ICE MAKER OR COFFEE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S FOR BOTH UNITS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO INSIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mulligan's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mulligan's on file is from Jul 12, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mulligan's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mulligan's.

Has Mulligan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mulligan's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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