O'leary's Public House
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited O'leary's Public House 21 times, with records going back to 2012. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so O'leary's Public House is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD WATER BUGS AND DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN SAID AREAS IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY, 10PPM CHLORINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:50PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:50PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569167 DATED 01/04/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BOXES OF DRINKS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE STORED IN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. THE WOMENS RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER(HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU(HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF CONTAINER USED TO STORE LIDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER USED TO STORE LIDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND AND BELOW DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND BELOW DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALL, IN CORNERS AND ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM PREPARING RAW CHICKEN TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TOASTED SANDWICH BREAD) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOASTED BREAD FOR SANDWICHES. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND TWO DEAD ROACHES FOUND NEAR DISH ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE DEAD ROACHES USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LINEN RAGS USED TO COVER FOODS IN THE STAND-UP COOLER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE LINEN RAGS FROM FOOD ITEMS FOR CONTAMINATION PURPOSES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF DRINKS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE STORED IN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACE IN KTICHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY. MANAGER RELOCATED WET RAG INTO A SANITIZER BUCKET WHILE ON SITE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE WOMENS RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Jan 4, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BINS WITH NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET INSIDE FRONT COOLER NEXT TOO HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS IN FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO IN STORE ACCORDING TO ALL LAW AND RULES REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT BULB IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALL EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT HEALTH POLICY TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR NEXT TO BAR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER PROVIDED ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES AND ICE SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS ON ICE BINS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIVIDERS AT 3-COMP SINK SEALED WITH SILICON CAULKING, INSTRUCTED TO USE METAL SOLDERING OR REPLACE.
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May 17, 2018
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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May 15, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLEXIBLE CAULK MATERIAL BEING USED TO SEAL METAL DIVIDERS OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAULKING SO DIVIDERS ARE SEALED BY SOLDERING METHOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DRY FOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE-WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED LINES OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM ON THE PIPES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND KEEP DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 8, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 7 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, IN STORAGE ROOM NEAREST WELLS STREET SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLEXIBLE CAULK MATERIAL BEING USED TO SEAL METAL DIVIDERS OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAULKING SO DIVIDERS ARE SEALED BY SOLDERING METHOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DRY FOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE-WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED LINES OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM ON THE PIPES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND KEEP DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOUR AND SPICES IN A 3 PLASTIC DRAWER CASE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED.All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER VERY RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE. ALL SURFACES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DEBRI IN ALL BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS AND AT THE BAR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINKS.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND ALL DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SPLASH GUARD AT THE BAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WHICH IS MORE DURABLE AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.
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May 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR COOK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
5 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 SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND RUST ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, 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: NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR COOK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
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Apr 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- RICE 48.6F, CHICKEN 45.1F,HOT DOGS 48.0F, CHEESE 45.6F, LIQUID EGGS 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $149.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER RUNNING BETWEEN THE DIVIDERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE DIVIDERS TO PREVENT WATER FROM GOING THROUGH. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AT ROOM WITH LIQUID SPILLS AND AROUND SODA DISPENSING SYRUPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP COUNTER ON FIRST FLOOR BY DISH WASHER AND AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TI CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT THE PREP TABLE BY THE DISH WASHER AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH GRAYISH SLIM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND THE SYRUP DISPENSER COUNTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW-TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING 0PPM WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME, NO DISH WERE BEING WAS OR WAITING TO WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Nov 19, 2012
Routine
16 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: CONTAMINATED FOOD FOUND IN KITCHEN, FOUND DEAD COCKROACH MIXED WITH FLOUR IN 4 INCH PAN AT PREP TABLE, ALSO FOUND LIVE ONE INSIDE TAKE OUT DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS FREE FROM ANY INSECTS AND FOOD CONTAMINANT. FOOD AND CONTAINERS DISCARDED.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 55.4F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPS. 4LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT AT 55.3F, 3LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 49.6F ITEMS STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER FOR THE PAST 2 DAYS" PER MANAGER". INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL PERISHABLES STORED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $
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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: FOUND ABOUT 12 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN NESTING INSIDE WALL CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER USE OF PESTTICDE, FOUND 1 GLLON OF ( ORTHO INSECT KILLER ) WITH SPRAY WAND STORED IN KITCHEN NEXT TO BEER BOTTLES AND CLEAN JARS NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES RUNNING THROUGH ICE AT BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PIPES AWAY FROM ICE THAT'S FOR CONSUMPTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOORS AND EXPOSED INSULATION AT CHEST FREEZERS DOORS AT BASEMENT. DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CELANA ND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE AND UTENSILS SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. INSIDE SODA GUN DISPENSERS WITH SLIMY SURFACES. CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASY PIPES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DIRT PREP COOLER DOORS AND GASKETS, SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD CONTAINER SITTING ON GRAVEL AND SAND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD OFF GRAVEL AND FINISH FLOOR SO ITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKES, CREVICES AND HOLES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND GREASY WALLS NEXT TO COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVED THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNUSED FIXTURE IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'leary's Public House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'leary's Public House on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'leary's Public House?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at O'leary's Public House.
Has O'leary's Public House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at O'leary's Public House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O'leary's Public House 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'leary's Public House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'leary's Public House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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