Paddy Mac's
Last inspected: May 2, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Paddy Mac's has 23 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paddy Mac's 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
May 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616271 DATED 4/23/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 23, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN PREP AREA ON SIDE OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BASEMENT ON STAIRS, IN CORNER NEAR BEER COOLER, AND IN CORNERS ON SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP FILLED WITH PLATES. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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78
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: HAMBURGERS, NACHOS WITH MEAT , CHICKEN WINGS, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565218 ON 10/12/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES THEIR ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SPOONS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 12, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES THEIR ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 18, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS, STEAK). ALSO OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, *"THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 30, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT SPECIFICALLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR FODD BEING SOLD RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. (HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 25, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. -
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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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CORNED BEEF,CHILI) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN FOOD PREP/BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.ELEVATE SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS BUILD-UP ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE (LIQUOR) WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING UNITS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED. -
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Mar 21, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF WATER MUST BE 100F.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: The LICENSE HOLDER shall be the PERSON IN CHARGE or shall designate a PERSON IN CHARGE and shall ensure that a PERSON IN CHARGE is present at the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT during all hours of operation.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS-CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP 165F.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. -
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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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CORNED BEEF,CHILI) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENT ON SNAP TRAP IN BASEMENT NEAR THE LIQUOR PALLET STORAGE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS BUILD-UP ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE (LIQUOR) WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING UNITS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN FOOD PREP/BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.ELEVATE SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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Mar 1, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ALL CONTAINERS HAS A DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS)AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR UNDER THE UNUSED ICE BIN AND UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS /ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES,ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on 2 door freezer in front kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed 2 door cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal top of cooler air temp 54.6f, lower internal air temperature 49.0f. Instructed all coolers must maintain temperature of 40f or less for potentially hazardous foods. Instructed operator cannot use cooler until it can maintain air temperature of 40f or less. Facility has several other coolers, refrigerators and freezers. Critical violation 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature in the 2 door cooler in the kitchen prep area: 19lbs of ground beef @ 49.5f; 3lbs of chicken @ 48.7f; 2lbs steak @ 44.4f; 2lbs tuna steak @ 44.4f; 5.5 lbs of sliced/diced tomatoes @ 47.7f - 49.4f; 1/2lb grated parmesan cheese @ 51.8; 3lbs of assorted sliced cheeses @ 46.3f; 2lbs soup @ 45.4f; 1/2lb of turkey @ 46.6f; 2lbs cole slaw 46.4f; 1.5lbs of pork @ 47.8f; 1/2lb of salsa @ 53.5f; 1lb of marinara @ 45.5f. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at appropriate temperatures. critical violation. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on 2 door freezer in front kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
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86
Nov 6, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AS REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ON INSPECTION MADE ON 1-8-15. MUST PROVIDE BOTH FOR KITCHEN AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-8-15 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL BOTTOM OF THE COOKS LINE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CORRODED METAL AND HOLES. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COOKS LINE FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE/FREEZER ROOM AND AT THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER AND LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (BAR AREA, BOILER ROOM, BASEMENT AREA).--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT (REAR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MEAT IN FREEZER ,BASEMENT , NOT LABELED. NEED TO PROVIDE DATED LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, BASEMENT, RACKS AND FLOOR HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR HAVE TRASH AND DEBRIS UNDER RACKS , CORNERS, AND CREVICES . MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR PREP AREA IS RUSTY. MUST SCRAP , PRIME AND PAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE, NORTH BAR AREA, NEED TO BE CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOXES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST RAISE BOXES 6 INS OFF FLOOR.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt. storage areas under pallets, and in small storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floor behind grill need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling plaster, gaps holes in bsmt. storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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74
Dec 15, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bin in bar not covered. Instructed to provide covers over bins.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sinks, coolers, storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not cleaned or maintained in basement or in bar and prep area. Instructed to reseal floor in basement and detail clean floor daily and remove debris under equipment.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers throught out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Apr 5, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use and single use container not properly stored. Instructed invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins not provived with cover. Instructed to have ice protected during at all times. Shelves in rear has chipped paint. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint surface with non-toxic sealant.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in bar area and rear not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor in rear. Floor at bottom of side and front doors not fight fitting. Instructed to install treshold to prevent any daylight coming through from door sweeps.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Fan covers, ventilation covers and walls and ceiling in rear not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean all covers and repaint walls and ceiling in rear.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside walk in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shield over bulb.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drain line for soda dispenser not properly draining. Instructed to attach drainline for holder and to properly drain to waste line. Hot water pressure low in womens toilet room. Instructed to provide adequate water pressure.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in front prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paddy Mac's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paddy Mac's on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paddy Mac's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Paddy Mac's.
Has Paddy Mac's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paddy Mac's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paddy Mac'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.
How often is Paddy Mac's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paddy Mac's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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