The Curragh Irish Pub
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2015
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The Curragh Irish Pub has been inspected eight times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Aug 25, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The Curragh Irish Pub's record stops at Aug 25, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Curragh Irish Pub is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 25, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETS, GASKETS IN PREP COOLER DOORS, ALONG EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FODD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERA IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM FIRST NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN WATER ROOM TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
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Oct 23, 2014
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: IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ROOMS WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND THE OTHER ROOMS THE CEILING TILES ARE MISSING AND CEILING IS NOT FINISHED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. TEMP GAUGE MUST ALWAYS BE IN WORKING CONDITION. MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 180F HOT WATER. HIGH TEMPERATURE STRIPS WERE USED DURING INSPECTION.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MILDEW BUILD UP AROUND CAULK AT SAME SINK ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.
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Oct 30, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES SERVICE COOLER INSIDE KITCHEN TO BE 49.8F AND CONDIMENT COOLER STATION TO BE 45.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS ON PREMISES MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN AND CONDIMENT COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 47F:- FISH FILLET 45.5F, COLE SLAW 45.6F, HUMUS 45.4F, THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING 47.8F, HORSE REDDISH DRESSING 47.6F BLUE CHEESE 47.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 19LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.53 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUP, CHICKEN, BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.BY END OF INSPECTION STILL NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. UPON RETURN TO COMPLETE INSPECTION TODAY 10/31/2013 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON DUTY CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: NOTED TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED ON SHELVING BELOW HOT HOLDING PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA (OVEN GRILL CLEANER, HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER AND DELIMER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REMOVE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FROM THE SHELVE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CHEMICAL AT A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA AND CONTAINED WITH HAND WASH CLOTHS INSIDE COOLER.....NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SAME WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA OR WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR FLYING INSECTS....ALSO MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.
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May 6, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00 PM TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(a)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES,CUPS BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT OFF THE SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND AROUND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SODA SPILLS AND SLIM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE DISH WASHER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND MISSING TILES AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE BEER/PRODUCE COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS.
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May 17, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floors under shelving/racks in storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling in women's bathroom had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning in 2nd prep area, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Dec 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not sealed along wallbase in utility room. Instructed to seal gap or install 4 inch rubber coving along wallbase. Light and ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in basement storage room. Instructed to install adequate light fixtures.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Neck of faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak. Hot water handle at exposed hand sink in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair and provided adequate water pressure.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler in waiter station and thermometer broken in kitchen cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside both coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Storage and liquor room not maintained. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Curragh Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Curragh Irish Pub on file is from Aug 25, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Curragh Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Curragh Irish Pub.
Has The Curragh Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Curragh Irish Pub have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Curragh Irish Pub 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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