Owen & Engine
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2022
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Owen & Engine stretching back to 2010. On Dec 12, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Owen & Engine dates to Dec 12, 2022.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM.
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Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567906 ON 12/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS, AROUND THE VEGETABLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND BOTH BARS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STICKY LIQUID BUILDUP ON THE COUNTER BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AROUND THE BEER TAPS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED A DEAD FLY ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS PROVIDED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS, AROUND THE VEGETABLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND BOTH BARS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM.
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST KIT STRIPS FOR TESTING AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FL. BEVERAGE STATION AND BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA (BAKERY).MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET,LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ,GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN BOTH BAR AREAS,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN 1ST. FL. PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREAS AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE .
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST COVER PRESET SILVERWARE ON 2ND FL. DINING TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN SMALL BEER COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND 1ST FL. PREP COOLER.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING HOT HANDLE WATER FROM SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found dry goods stored directly below sewage pipe in basement area. Instructed to fully incase pipe or remove dry goods below pipe. Must maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found standing water under hot water heater. Instructed to clean and sanitize area.
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Oct 15, 2015
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN MAIN PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE IN BASEMENT (REAR) PREP AREA.
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON NOZZLES OF BAR SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REGULARLY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR MEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bin in bar area not provided with covers. Instructed to provide cover for ice bins.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleaned daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak under sink.
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Jun 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. KITCHEN BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4" OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR, ENSURE NO MODE OF PEST ENTRY ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.Consumer advisory must be posted.
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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. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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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.FOUND FLOOR DIRTY AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: 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.FOUND HANDSINKS SLOW DRAINING INSIDE 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS,MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 26, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Owen & Engine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Owen & Engine on file is from Dec 12, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Owen & Engine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Owen & Engine.
Has Owen & Engine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Owen & Engine 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 Owen & Engine 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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