O'briens Restaurant

45 E Riverwalk South, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Aug 2, 2023

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Aug 2, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. O'briens Restaurant's record stops at Aug 2, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; O'briens Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Disposable utensils not stored properly, kept in open boxes, instructed to keep in covered containers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Floors not clean behind cooking equipment, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Oct 5, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP TOP COOLER: EGGS, 54 DEGREES, 1 LB; CUT FRESH TOMATOES, 51 DEGREES, 2.5 LBS; CHEESE, 53 DEGREES, 3 LBS; HUMMUS, 57 DEGREES, 4 LBS; CUT FRESH MELON, 54 DEGREES, 5 LBS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. $40 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED WHOLE PRODUCE (TOMATOES, LETTUCE, LEMONS, ORANGES, MELON) ON SITE STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING LETTUCE AND TOMATOES IN THE COOK LINE DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE APPROVAL TO SLICE PRODUCE ON SITE DUE TO LACK OF PRODUCE WASHING FACILITIES AND LACK OF DISH WASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE PRODUCE SLICING AND REMOVE ALL WHOLE PRODUCE FROM LOCATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PRE-SLICED PRODUCE FROM AN APPROVED COMMISSARY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNIT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was O'briens Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at O'briens Restaurant on file is from Aug 2, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has O'briens Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at O'briens Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at O'briens Restaurant 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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