The Curragh Irish Pub
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2022
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Curragh Irish Pub stretching back to 2015. On Jan 28, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at The Curragh Irish Pub since Jan 28, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SURFACE OF DISHES AND UTENSILS REACHES 160F INSIDE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Jan 7, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE LINE STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN PREP COOLER STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SHORT RIBS, COOKED HAM, COOKED PORK AND COOKED CARNITAS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEARLY MARK THE FOOD ITEM TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD, OR DISCARDED (EXPIRATION DATE) FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 2/19/2020 REPORT #2362515. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP AND FLOOR EQUIPMENT BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 19, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHTS AT HOT LINE AREA OF KITCHEN .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASY LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS IN PREP/COOKING AREA FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BASEMENT ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM AND INSIDE MECHANICAL ROOM (BY MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to label and maintain any foods out of original container or prepped foods.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the stand up two door cooler near the flat top and on the 2 door saute prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the back of the cooking equipment to have grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the basement dry storage/beer cooler area to have dirt and debris on floors. Instructed facility 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 a black mold like substance on the walls and ceilings in the beer walk in cooler and in the ice machine room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 1 compartment sink in the kitchen to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1566671 ISSUED ON 08-25-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED POOLED WATER IN PREP/COOKING AREA, IN CORNERS BY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT NY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE..---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT BY BEER/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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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 BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE/EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 25, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSIL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS WORN ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STOVE TOP, OVEN, COOLER GASKETS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SIDES, AND OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVER NOT INSTALLED OVER OPEN FLOOR DRAIN IN WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN COVER. FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND 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: VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM 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: FAUCET RIGHT SIDE NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASHER TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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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 Jan 28, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Curragh Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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