Paddy Long's
Last inspected: Mar 15, 2022
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Score
Paddy Long's appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2011. On Mar 15, 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. Note that Paddy Long's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 15, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Paddy Long's on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 15, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Oct 16, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-2019,REPORT#2291169 #52) 5-402.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN OR INSTALLED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON SITE OR AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL. #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRANCE TO BAR AND IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55) 6-501.11 OBSERVED BEER CHEST/COOLER DOOR TOP LID, AT BAR, HELD TOGETHER BY DUCK TAP/BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF BEER CHEST/COOLER AT BAR, WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD UP AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55) 6-201.18 OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA EXPOSING RAW WOOD, EXPOSED JOIST AND WOODEN RAFTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. ALSO MUST ADD ON THE PHRAS "COOK TO ORDER" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Pasteurized eggs used where required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COCKTAIL ON MENU MADE WITH WHOLE RAW EGGS WHITES AT BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED WHOLE RAW EGGS IN USE AND STORED IN WALK IN COOLER READY FOR USE IN HOLLANDIASE SAUCE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/COCKTAILS THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EXPIRED CHEMICAL TEST KITS (01/2016 AND 09/2017)ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. INFORMED SITE THAT CURRENT AND VALID SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH PRODUCTION/PREP DATE NOT PROPER DATE MARKING, TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. MARINATED COOKED CHICKEN, CHEESE SAUCE, CHILI, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA EXPOSING RAW WOOD, EXPOSED JOIST AND WOODEN RAFTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER CHEST/COOLER DOOR TOP LID, AT BAR, HELD TOGETHER BY DUCK TAP/BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF BEER CHEST/COOLER AT BAR, WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD UP AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRANCE TO BAR AND IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BASEMENT ACROSS FROM KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN OR INSTALLED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON SITE OR AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS COVERING SHELVING UNDER GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FOIL AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING IN FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OVER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND SCREENS.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE DOORS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH IN BEER COOLER DO NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY TO THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS. OBSERVED THAT THE SCREEN COVER ON THE BASEMENT VENTILATION WINDOW IS NOT 20 MESH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN COVER OVER THE WINDOW THAT IS 20 MESH OR OF SIMILAR CHARACTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND SEDIMENT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING DOOR BEER COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED BACK DOOR OF KITCHEN NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF TO THE OUTSIDE. NOTED APPROX. 1/2 GAP BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT A SPLASH GUARD IS REQUIRED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAND SINK. THE HAND SINK IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO A SHELF THAT STORES CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD. OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL WHERE SAUCES AND COOKING UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THAT THE DOORS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH IN BEER COOLER DO NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY TO THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS. OBSERVED THAT THE SCREEN COVER ON THE BASEMENT VENTILATION WINDOW IS NOT 20 MESH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN COVER OVER THE WINDOW THAT IS 20 MESH OR OF SIMILAR CHARACTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND SEDIMENT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING DOOR BEER COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE BASEMENT FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE OF WALK IN BEER COOLER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH RUSTY INTERIOR. OBSERVED GASKET IN DISREPAIR WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. REPLACE GASKET. DEFROST INTERIOR AND REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND INTERIOR OF DOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER (CLOSEST TO STAIRS) NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 20, 2014
Reinspection
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: MUST PROVIDE CEILING PANEL ON TOP OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT FROM ANY CONTAMINATION FROM DUST,DIRT ,ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN DRAIN STOPPER WAS PULLED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER BACKS UP ON THE IST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINING VERY SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN THE CATCH BASIN TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092560 DATED 8/19/13. #33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.#36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE TALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.#38-LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABELED ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CEILING PANEL ON TOP OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT FROM ANY CONTAMINATION FROM DUST,DIRT ,ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN ONE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT BAR DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGEE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE TALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY HANDLE AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE CEILING FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Feb 15, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-9-11 #517217.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR AND INSIDE LOWER BIN WHERE MADE ICE IS STORED FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER AND STORED ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-7855 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. RUBBER GASKET DOOR SEAL ON SMALL ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TORN/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.
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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. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR, UNDER SINK, ICE BINS AND SHELVING IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, RAW WOOD, UNEVEN AND NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AND MAKE ALL OF FLOOR 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED REPAIR. MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO FLAT GRILL AND BEHIND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. PLASTIC WALL SEAM SEAL ABOVE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALL AT GRILL. RAW WOODEN WALL SURROUNDING ELECTRICAL BOX IN KITCHEN MUST PAINT/SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE FOOD SLICER, PREP TABLE AND ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT BEING USED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OUTDOOR GAS POWERED BBQ GRILL ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. NO OUTDOOR COOKING/GRILLING PERMITTED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paddy Long's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paddy Long's on file is from Mar 15, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paddy Long's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Paddy Long's.
Has Paddy Long's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paddy Long's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paddy Long's 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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