O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court)
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2010, O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) has 33 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE: CHICKEN AT 48.1F, CHICKEN AT 52.1F, AND CHICKEN AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2610370 DATED 1/13/2025. SUMMARY REPORT WAS IN FILE IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON HOT HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS AT THE PREP AREA, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS 79.1F/58.9F/74.1F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 79.2F/81.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 74.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN SIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCK WITH CARBOARD BOARD BEING STORED INSIDE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CARDBOARD FROM HANDWASHING SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMET SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS)INSIDE A SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED HAM AT 120F AND COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 125F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00 AS STATED BY PERSON-IN-CHARGE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (SOME) EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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May 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED COOKIES NEED TO BE LABELED WITH AN INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Aug 30, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW WATER DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES UNDER GRILL (REAR COOKING AREA) AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (BAR AREA).
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Mar 6, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: 28# OF STEAKS (47.6F-50.0F), 2# BEEF ROAST (55.4F), 25# OF BURGER PATTIES (48.2F-48.9F), AND 15# OF CHICKEN (46.4F-49.6F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW OR 135F AND ABOVE. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS PROVIDED FOR THE "GRAB AND GO" FOODS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND MOPS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE COOLER AND THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE OFF THE FLOOR, IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FLOOR COVERINGS/MATS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
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Sep 17, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (FRONT/REAR PREP AND BAR)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND BASE OF FAUCET WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SEWAGE. MUST PROVIDE INDIRECT CONNECTION.ALSO PLEASE SEE CODE NUMBER 5-402.11 PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030(C) CITATION NOT ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Sep 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (D) REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 FOUND STORING MULTI-USE KITCHEN KNIFES IN BETWEEN WALL AND PREP AREA COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE SALAD COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS A TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON SHELFS IN SALAD COOLER LOWER COMPARTMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2144812 ISSUED ON 02-09-2018 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ICE MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SEE COMMENTS
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION# 14
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Feb 9, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 "ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SHELVES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP/BAR AREAS AND SEAL CREVICES ON WALL WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER NEAR/BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BENEATH THE FAR RIGHT DRAIN PIPE AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL USED FOR THE ICE MACHINE WORNED-OUT WITH CHIPPED END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor at the bar to have dirt and debris under equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the left ice bin cover to be cracked at the bar. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: In the rear prep, under the left of the three compartment sink found a dirty wall mounted unit that holds a "victory" bottle. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the left soda gun at the bar. Instructed facility 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: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the registers and around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the left soda gun drain without a drain line connected. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.
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Dec 16, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepackaged grab and go items with name, ingredients, major allergens, date, and location.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket on the 1 door condiment cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both dump sinks at the bar on the side that is close to the ice bin.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACINE PANEL, SODA GUNS AND EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS UNDER PREP COUNTER, COOLER SHELVES, AND SODA GUNS IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOLDER FOR SPRAYER.
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT FRONT PREP LINE ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM CAM#1 FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE ALL BOXES OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAR STORAGE ROOM 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (DRESSING COOLER)DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN NEAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER 1 HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA MUST BE FIXED
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Nov 25, 2011
Routine
4 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. EXTERIOR SIDE AND BOTTOM OF FRYER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 STEAM TABLE 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. GREASY FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYER MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CONDIMENTS AREA AND PREP MUST BE REPLACED
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Jul 20, 2011
Routine
5 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. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,EXTERIOR BOTTOM PARTS OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN,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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPLACED,FLOOR UNDER COOKING OVEN,UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STONE WALLS IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,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 THE CONDIMENTS AREA(TOMATOES,ONION,PICKLES,CHEESE)
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Oct 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. INSTRUCTED ICE BIN COVERS IN BAR AREA MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES
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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 IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENT COVER IN PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA 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. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA AND STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 33 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court).
Has O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) 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 O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'briens Restaurant & Bar (T3-Hk Food Court) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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