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CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT

3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620677

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM REAR DOOR (ALBANY EXIT) AND BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING TO GARDEN DINING AREA.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER/LID IN THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CAULKING BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288718

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166806

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND REMOVE THE TAPE WIRED IN POOR REPAIR THAT IS COVERED IN GREASE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH SEVERAL DENTS IN THE BOTTOM OF ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AND SANITATION OF SINKS IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS RIPPED GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS ON THE WEST WALL IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP WHERE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE LIQUID STAINS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOMS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989945

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER AT BEER WALK IN COOLER, CAN OPENER HOLDSTER WITH FOOD BUILD UP AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, DUST BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR SHELF LOWER SIDE WITH FOOD DEBRIS (ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK) ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING, 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 1ST MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS HAND WASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKER AND RECALIBRATE RUNNING WATER TIME TO 15 SECONDS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE SERVER REACH IN COOLER AND INSIDE 1ST FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER (LEFT HAND SIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989784

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770785

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. FOUND MANY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR (I.E., CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO IN THE GARDEN AREA MUST DECLUTTER AREA AROUND THE GAZEBO AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS (WAITSTAFF AND FOOD PREP STAFF) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532945

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527337

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIEF O'NEILLS PUB AND RESTAURANT · 3471-3479 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISHWASHER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED OR INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING BAR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND SOME SHELFS INSIDE COOLERS ARE RUSTY IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN,DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT ALL 3 BARS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE STANDING WATER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMET SINK 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN ALSO,FLOOR TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM NEED GROUTING WHERE NOTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES/PREP COOLERS AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN THIS AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE CLOSET NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE,BAR AREAS TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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