O'briens Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2016
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Score
O'briens Restaurant & Bar appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. O'briens Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on Mar 10, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for O'briens Restaurant & Bar dates to Mar 10, 2016.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so O'briens Restaurant & Bar trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK CUTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING WHERE MULTI-USE UTENSILS/KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ARE STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH CRACK AT END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR CLOGGED,NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED,MUST USE NEARBY EXPOSED HAND WASHING FACILITY FOR STAFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK CUTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING WHERE MULTI-USE UTENSILS/KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ARE STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH CRACK AT END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD MOVED FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER. EMPLOYEES WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND OPENED THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON THEN CAME BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING; AT THE SAME TIME STARTED WIPING PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTHS,WASHING TONGS AND SPOONS AND STILL NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS AND CONTINUED PREPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN EVER THEY MOVE FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER AND ALSO MUST HAVE HANDS WHEN GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND HEAVILY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEAN CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED THORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CRACKS ON FLOOR. MUST ALSO REPAIR THORN CARPET ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA AT SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES, WOOD IN POOR REPAIR ON CEILING AND PEELING PAINT AT THE CEILING OF BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTING AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT ONE OF TWO HAND SINKS AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE OUTDOOR EXTENSION. MUST INSTALL. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR AND WALL LEDGES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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 PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 161F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1396114 ON 2/10/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR. 36/01 - MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE OUTDOOR EXTENSION. MUST INSTALL. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Feb 10, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS FROM THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH EXTERIOR EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN WITH THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OIL CONDENSATION ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, 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: DAMAGED WALL AROUND MEAT SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PEELING NOTED ON CEILING OF BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA, MOLDY CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE BASEMENT COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF FOOD GRINDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP HOLDER.
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Apr 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE LEFT OF THE BAR HANDSINK. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE RIGHT FANGUARD OF THE BAR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOORS OF SMALL COOLERS & GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE STAIRWELL, BESIDE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRIP PANS INSIDE SMALL COOLERS ARE FULL OF CONDENSATION WATER-MUST CLEAN THE DRAIN. LEAKY FAUCET ON PREP SINK AT COOK'S LINE-MUST FIX. 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.
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Mar 31, 2011
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE THE CRACKED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID.
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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. OBSERVED BUILDUP GREASE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 4, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE THE CRACKED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID.
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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. OBSERVED BUILDUP GREASE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN.
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Jan 28, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A COOKED SIDE OF ROAST BEEF IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AT 43.5-46.7F. MANAGER STATED THAT THE BEEF WAS COOKED ON 1/27/11. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE PATIO AREA AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED IN THE PATIO AREA. OBSERVED 2 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AND 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PATIO AREA. MANAGEMENT CLEANED UP THE RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN THE CANVASS WALL OF THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA AND RODENT BURROWS ALONG SIDE OF THE PATIO. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOF. FILL IN ANY RODENT BURROWS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REPLACE THE CRACKED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID.
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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. OBSERVED BUILDUP GREASE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN.
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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. PROVIDE BASEBOARD TILES WHERE MISSING ALONG THE WALL NEAR THE DUMBWAITER. PROVIDE A CONCRETE THRESHOLD ALONG THE DOOR TO THE WOODEN SHED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WOODEN SHED. OBSERVED WALL OPENINGS IN THE SHED BETWEEN THE SHED AND THE BUILDING. FILL IN WITH CONCRETE.
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Sep 7, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.
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Jun 17, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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 COLD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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 TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF RAW CHICKEN,RAW HAMBURGER MEAT,VARIOUS TYPES OF CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.5-50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA,15-20 LIVE MOSQUITOS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZEER AND 2-3 LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PATIO BAR BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM 1ST COMPARTMENT INTO 3RD COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM SINK BASIN. ALSO, MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND SLOW DRAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BARS. ALSO MUST PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE FROM SODA LINES.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. CEILING DIRECTLY OVER STEAMER ALONG COOKLINE IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR FLOOR ON INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ALSO, REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.
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Mar 4, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN NORTH BASEMENT STORAGE AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND MAIN BAR WHERE MISSING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON THE SIDE OF FURNANCE AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND ALONG DRAIN PIPE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ROACHES,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. (ALSO FOUND MANY DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS WELL.
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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. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN NORTH BASEMENT STORAGE AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND MAIN BAR WHERE MISSING.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE.
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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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON THE SIDE OF FURNACE AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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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. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'briens Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'briens Restaurant & Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2016. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'briens Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at O'briens Restaurant & Bar.
Has O'briens Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at O'briens Restaurant & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O'briens Restaurant & Bar 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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