Paddy O Fegan's
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2019
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Score
Paddy O Fegan's has been inspected 12 times since 2011. On Sep 19, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 19, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Paddy O Fegan's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 12, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 12, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed unfinished ceiling title throughout mop closet adjacent to rear prep area. Instructed manager to install ceiling tile in said area. Maintain at all times.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed burnt out light above kitchen hood ventilation system. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. Maintain at all times
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being cooked (chicken wings, soups, etc.). Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted in facility. Must have a city of chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have original city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre portioned food items, french fries in M3 Turbo Air freezer in rear prep/cook line area, without dates or labels. Informed manager that all items must be dated and label once removed from bulk packaging. Instructed manager to provide dates and label. Maintain at all times.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food containers stored in walk-in cooler, chili, buffalo chicken sauce, etc, without proper scoops. Instructed manager to provide proper Scoops or ladles to extract product. Maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 feet by 3 feet area of raw wood flooring in front dining room in middle area, as well as behind front bar. Informed manager that all surfaces need to be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure area is smooth and easily cleanable.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being cooked (chicken wings, soups, etc.). Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted in facility. Must have a city of chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have original city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance on plastic cover, inside upper interior or ice machine. Observe pink, slimy, mold-like substance on ice chute edge, inside lower interior of ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize entire machine. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed several missing and stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and dining room. Must provide ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining room. Must replace stained ceiling tiles. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed room next to kitchen used for storage of large amount of boxes and other items stored directly on the floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Dec 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY GRAYISH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE UPPER AND LOWER DROP PLATES AND ALONG THE EDGES OF THE INTERIOR ICE MAKING COMPONENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BURGERS, SOUPS) PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ORGANIC MATERIAL IN THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY GOOD HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MATERIALS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE COOK LINE HOOD AND AROUND THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LAMB, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED IN A BUCKET IN THE COOKLINE WITH THE USE-END PRESENTED FIRST. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE COOK LINE AND NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS, IF NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE WASTE PIPING OF THE PRE-WASH SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND BAGS STORED ON THE SODA RACK IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT COOKS LINE AND SODA BAG IN BOX SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR AROUND FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT WATER KNOB AT THE BARS EXPOSE SINK MISSING/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY INVERT MULTI-USE(KNIVES, FORKS, AND SPOONS) UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BATHROOMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 19, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paddy O Fegan's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paddy O Fegan's on file is from Sep 19, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paddy O Fegan's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paddy O Fegan's.
Has Paddy O Fegan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paddy O Fegan's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paddy O Fegan's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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