O'donnells

4500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2020
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, O'donnells has six inspections in the public record. On Apr 3, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for O'donnells dates to Apr 3, 2020.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

O'donnells' latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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
Apr 3, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED IN FACILITY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS FOR HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN,BAR AND WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREAS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND BAR AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS/DIRTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING IN THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE POPCORN MACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE FROM INTERIOR WALLS AND POPCORN POPPER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING AND DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE LADIES RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR PARTY ROOM. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE REAR KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER/BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR AT BAR AND STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK ALSO MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind coolers in bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bsmt. storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed, non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in bsmt., not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt. storage areas, rooms that had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.floors under bar areas , 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pallets in bsmt storage areas need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Bsmt. storage area ceiling had holes, peeling paint/plaster shall be repair, walls that had peeling paint plaster shall be repair/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in bathrooms, not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced/repair. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms, bar areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Aug 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelves inside walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to floor or install covering. Floor along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling in utility room, walk-in cooler and hallway not maintained. Instructed to seal brick wall in utility room, seal all holes in walls and ceiling in utility room, replace or seal walls in hallway and apply non-toxic sealant to walls in walk-in cooler. Baseboard not sealed in prep area. Instructed to seal all corners.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was O'donnells last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at O'donnells on file is from Apr 3, 2020. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at O'donnells?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at O'donnells.

Has O'donnells' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O'donnells have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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