The Hidden Shamrock
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2019
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Hidden Shamrock 14 times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 1, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 1, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The Hidden Shamrock's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Mar 1, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER LINE WAS TURNED OFF. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE GOODS, PAPER NAPKINS, TO GO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT: FRONT AND BACK BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP SINK AT SAID AREAS FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HOT WATER INLET PIPE AT BACK BAR AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN MOP SINK BASIN IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CEILING ATTACHED TO AREA IN BEVERAGE CAGE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, EXPOSING STUDS, RAFTERS AND JOISTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING IN SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY TCS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jun 21, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILNG IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/18/17 REPORT#1955778, 33 NOTED FAN GUARDS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS. 34 NOTED HOLES IN FLOOR NEAR CENTER OF BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS. 35 NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 36 NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. 38 NOTED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILNG IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FAN GUARDS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN FLOOR NEAR CENTER OF BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS.
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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 AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 19, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE POTATO SLICER. NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FRYER WHEEL. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING FAN BLADES ABOVE THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED SEVERAL 6 INCH CHUNKS (APPROX.) OF BROKEN CEMENT FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE MAIN SEWER LINE, WHERE SOFT, NON-POROUS FLOOR IS EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE BAR HAND SINK NEAR THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION IN THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE: NOTED GRAY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING IN THE UPPER ICE MAKING COMPARTMENTS AND AROUND THE TUBING AT THE TOP OF THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM THE 9/9/15 INSPECTION. ONLY A SUMMARY FROM 2014 WAS POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SO THAT IT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE POTATO SLICER. NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FRYER WHEEL. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING FAN BLADES ABOVE THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED SEVERAL 6 INCH CHUNKS (APPROX.) OF BROKEN CEMENT FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE MAIN SEWER LINE, WHERE SOFT, NON-POROUS FLOOR IS EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE BAR HAND SINK NEAR THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
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Sep 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT AND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED HIS BROTHER TO BUY THE DOOR SWEEP AND THEY FIXED THE DOORS DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
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Sep 12, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER /HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
7 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECENT INSPECTION,AND WITH IDPH'S LICENSE COMPANY'S NUMBER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY. WITH NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE,MEAT CUTTER AND CHOPPING BOARD UNDER THE SEWAGE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEANTHE FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING AROUND PIPE IN THE CEILING OF THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FILTER /HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL SMOOTH/CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM USED FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER AT WASHROOMS WASH BOWL. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. FOUND TO BE 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES OBSERVED INSIDE MACHINE FROM PREVIOUS NIGHTS SERVICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, DISPENSING SANITIZER TO 100 PPM AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY KNIFE FOUND STORED IN COOKS LINE KNIFE HOLDER. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. DAMAGED LID OF BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND INSULATION DEBRIS INSIDE FROZEN WALLS OF FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID AND REMOVE ALL INSULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.BULK FLOUR CONTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDER WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF SAME SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 30, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S REST ROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE 3 TOILETS IN THE LADIES' RESTROOM IS MARKED OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S REST ROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. ONE OF THE 3 TOILETS IN THE LADIES' RESTROOM IS MARKED OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hidden Shamrock last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hidden Shamrock on file is from Mar 1, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hidden Shamrock?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Hidden Shamrock.
Has The Hidden Shamrock's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hidden Shamrock have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Hidden Shamrock 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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