Oriole

661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Oriole has six inspections on file, the first dated 2016. On Sep 25, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 25, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cracked and split cooler gaskets on 1 door parlick cooler in coffee station. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. maintain at all times. Observed rust on gray wire mini shelving unit in 4 door continental reach in cooler at cook line. Instructed manager to remove shelving unit and replace with food grade surface. Maintain at all times
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed raw unfinished brick wall throughout dining room. Also observed raw wood pillar beams in middle of dinning room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surfaces and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cracked, deteriorating and mold like substance in caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to remove, reseal surface and maintain at all times.
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed food not protected. Observed the following vacuum sealed products in basement freezer chest: 10lbs of lamb belly, at a value of $75.00 14 oz of wagu beef, at a value of $65.00 12 oz of scallops, at a value of $15.00 12oz of squab, at a value of $36.00 1.5lbs of sea bass, at a value of $22.00 2lbs of pork belly, at a value of $12.00 3.5lbs of cod filet, at a value of $45.00 4lbs whole squid, at a value of $20.00 5lbs of four grad, at a value of $200.00 7lbs of ground pork, at a value of $35.00 10lbs of fish stock, $3.00 5lbs of black forrest ham, at a value of $25.00 6lbs of hake fish, at a value of $60.00 Operator does not have prior letter of approval from the Chicago department of public health, to vacuum seal products on site. The vacuum packaging equipment was not on site at time of inspection. Manager confirmed that vacuum sealing was done on site with personal Food Saver vacuum device, no receipts or invoices for above products could be produced; manager voluntarily discarded/denatured the above foods at a total weight of 80.75lbs, at a total value of $613.00. Instructed operator not use vacuum seal equipment or vacuum package food until approval has been obtained from the CDPH. Serious citation issued: 7-38-005(a)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations from report #2072038, date 8/8/17, not corrected: #35- Observed high, open ceiling above coffee prep area. Must modify ceiling to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation for re inspection. Serious violation #7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed glass ware stored up right, on wooden shelving units throughout dinning room. Informed site that items must be inverted while in storage to prevent contamination. Instructed manager to inverted. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cracked and split cooler gaskets on 1 door parlick cooler in coffee station. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. maintain at all times. Observed rust on gray wire mini shelving unit in 4 door continental reach in cooler at cook line. Instructed manager to remove shelving unit and replace with food grade surface. Maintain at all times
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed raw unfinished brick wall throughout dining room. Also observed raw wood pillar beams in middle of dinning room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surfaces and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cracked, deteriorating and mold like substance in caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to remove, reseal surface and maintain at all times.
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed high, open ceiling above coffee prep area. Must modify ceiling to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed canned beverages stored directly below sewage waste pipe in far corner of basement storage area. Must relocate items or completely encase all sewage waste pipes. Must maintain same.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED WITH THE USE END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED/WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Feb 25, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (LIKE MOPS AND BROOMS) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oriole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oriole on file is from Sep 25, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oriole?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oriole.

Has Oriole's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oriole have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oriole means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.