Timothy O'toole's
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Timothy O'toole's 24 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
24
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 GALLON SPINACH DIP, 7 GALLONS COOKED BLACK BEANS, 10 POUNDS SHEPARD PIE, 3 POUNDS COOKED RICE, 3 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES, 15 POUNDS CORNED BEEF, 8 POUNDS CHICKEN, AND 1 GALLON BEER CHEESE ($300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LATER RESTORED TO 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER HAS MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM BEFORE PLACING DISHED INSIDE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BUILD UP IN STORAGE AREA WITH STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE CENTRAL BAR AREA DISH MACHINE (NEAR RESTROOMS) WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION 0.00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF DISH MACHINE FOR WAREWASHING UNTIL REPAIRED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE HAD MACHINE SERVICED BY LICENSED TECHNICIAN ON-SITE, WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 100.00 PPM AFTER REPAIR ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT CENTRAL BAR AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF DEEP FRYERS AT MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AT THE COOK LINE AREA SOILED WITH GREASE, FLOORS BENEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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74
May 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BY THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE FRYERS AND FREEZER, AND IN FRONT/BACK OF ICE MACHINE NEAR BEER COOLER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROACH GLUE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON PREMISE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD ROACHES AND INSECTS TRAPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP NEAR FRYERS ON EQUIPMENT BASES, WHEELS AND INSIDE OF CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN GOOD CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, HEAVY WATER, BEER AND LIQUOR SYRUPS POOLED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA, WALK IN COOLER, FREEZERS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH, DEEP CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND.
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74
Feb 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and spatulas in-use are held in a sanitized solution, instructed to keep in a dry clean container/surface.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: food containers stored facing up, instructed to invert or cover to prevent dust collection.
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90
Oct 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AND CLOTHING STORED IN DRY FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
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Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 1/4/19. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TUBES IN THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CHANGE TUBES AND MAINTAIN. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BOTH BARS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY BENEATH WASTE WATER LINES. OBSERVED THE WASTE LINE LINE IN THE PREP AREA BY THE SANDWICH PRESS. MUST PROVIDE A DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE ENCASEMENT OR INTERCEPTOR FOR THE WASTE WATER LINES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SOFT-MATERIAL COVERING PEELING/CRACKED IN POOR REPAIR ON THE WASTE WATER LINE ABOVE THE SANDWICH PRESS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THE PIPE COVERING AND PROVIDE THE WATER WATER LINE TO BE ENCASED IN A COVERING THAT IS NONPOROUS, DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR EACH FOOD ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO THE PROVIDED CONSUMER ADVISORY. 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: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE CENTER OF THE DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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58
Feb 2, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER TIGHT FIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2064766 DATED ON 06/22/17 NOT CORRECTED-#38 NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. THE ABOVE MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS ( IODINE ) FOR BAR DISH MACHINES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLOGGED DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO AIR GAP AT DIPPER WELL DRAIN LINE, CONNECTED TO HAND SINK DRAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, FOUND REMNANTS OF MOP WASTES WATER AND MOP HEAD THREADS IN DISH MACHINE SPRAYER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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82
Aug 4, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR PANEL ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR; SHEET METAL ATTACHED TO DOOR IS JAGGED AND MUST BE RE-ATTACHED OR REPLACED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY. REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED PINK, BROWN, AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERINGING THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE INTERIOR SURFACE SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR PANEL ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR; SHEET METAL ATTACHED TO DOOR IS JAGGED AND MUST BE RE-ATTACHED OR REPLACED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA WITH WATER POOLING, REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN, MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.
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90
Jul 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP COOLER WITH AA CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP AND DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH PONDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Aug 13, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS.
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Aug 6, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND SALAD DRESSINGS. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: RIBS AT 48.3F AND T4R2EY AT 48.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER: SALSA AT 45.6F, TARTAR SAUCE AT 47.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.7F AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OOF FOOD WORTH $110. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND A COCKROACH IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS AND BEHIND THE BARS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ELEVATOR. 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS.
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78
Apr 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS AT 48.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE FOR ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). BY THE END OF INSPECTION REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN REPAIRED COOLERS AND IT READS NOW AT 40.3F.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 57.3F-48.6F 40LBS OF RAW BEEF PATTIES, 15LBS OF RAW FISH, 30LBS OF CHILI, 20 QUARTS OF HEAVY CREAM, 5LBS OF COOKED PORK AND 10LBS OF BEEF STEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $825.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCYED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLBASE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSDTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP THERMOMETER IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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74
Apr 4, 2011
Special Events (Festivals)
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DUSTY FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS, CABINETS UNDER WAIT STAFF STATIONS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, CAN OPENER, CATCH BASKET UNDER DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT MAIN BAR AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR (UNEVEN/BROKEN CEMENT, WITH SMALL CANALS GOING TO FLOOR DRAINS, WHERE WATER SITS. MUST RE-SURFACE & MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER HAS METAL PLATES BUCKLING-UP-MUST FIX ALSO. ANY DEBRIS/DIRT AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, WALK-IN FREEZER & DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & ALL STOCK ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING & WALLS OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED,; NO BARE WOOD SHOWING. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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82
Jun 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2010
Routine
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (APPROX. 15 FLIES NOTED), SIDE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM (3 FLIES NOTED), FRONT BAR AREA (5 FLIES NOTED) FRONT DOORS (MAIN AND PRIVATE) MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. OUTER OPENING AT LOWER STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED. AIR VENT OPENING LEADING TO ALLEY MUST BE SEALED. ALL AREAS MUST BE CORRECTED, CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. GARBAGE DUMPSTER LOCATED INSIDE THE BUILDING NOT CLEAN WITH MOIST DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FROM AREA. MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. FLORRS AT PRIVATE BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CORRECTED.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. ALL WET, DIRTY LINEN MUST BE KEPT IN AN AIR TIGHT CONTAINER.
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78
Feb 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. raw wood shelves in rear storage in need of replacing. worn. must replace and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ICE BUILD-UP AT FREEZER DRAIN LINE. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Timothy O'toole's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Timothy O'toole's on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Timothy O'toole's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Timothy O'toole's.
Has Timothy O'toole's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Timothy O'toole's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Timothy O'toole's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Timothy O'toole's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Timothy O'toole's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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