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IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER

4626 N KNOX AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638061

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064396

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 135F. DISH MACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIR (SEE COMMENTS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ALL ICE BIN BEHIND (1ST AND 4TH FLOOR BAR).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK (IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA) MOP CLOSET

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR (ROOM 309).-------------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) SINK IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (3) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FIRST AND 4TH FLOOR BAR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (1ST AND 4TH FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ON TOP OF (2) ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946226

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX 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: Observed the soda guns and holsters at the first floor bar to have slight dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the fourth floor bar under the ice bin and in the soda closet on the fourth floor prep room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482783

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.FOUND BROKEN AND INSULATION EXPOSED AT LINER INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE AT FOURTH FLOOR SATELLITE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID LINERS.IF IS REPAIRED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALSO MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED. METAL PANEL AT FIRST FLOOR BAR, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTED AND WITH A HUGE HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL PANEL.NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE FOURTH FLOOR BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS,GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : DEBRIS ON FLOORS:BEHIND BARS(FOOD,BROKEN GLASSES,BOTTLE CAPS GRIMES AND DEBRIS);KITCHEN(UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,ALSO A STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PUDDLE OF WATER);SATELLITE PREP AREA AT FOURTH FLOOR(UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE BOX,BEHIND AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,AND CORNERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,SATELLITE PREP AREA AND BARS. BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : TWO BROKEN WALL TILE AT CORNER OF BASEBOARD BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SATELLITE PREP AREA DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTH BARS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482763

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-14,REPORT #1424275. #33- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (1ST FLOOR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. #38- 1ST FLOOR WOMENS HAND WASHBOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES NOT CALIBRATED (WATER TURNS OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLES ARE LET GO). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES TO ALLOW CONTINUOUS WATER FLOW FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL WASHROOM SINKS. TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS, FOUND BLACK UNKNOWN PARTICLES INTO ICE CUBES.ICE ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM UNIT:CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.FOUND BROKEN AND INSULATION EXPOSED AT LINER INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE AT FOURTH FLOOR SATELLITE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID LINERS.IF IS REPAIRED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALSO MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED. RAW WOOD PANEL ON EAST WALL BY THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, SURFACE IS POROUS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. METAL PANEL AT FIRST FLOOR BAR, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTED AND WITH A HUGE HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL PANEL. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS AT BOTH BARS,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT ICE MACHINE DOOR PANEL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO SCREWS ARE RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.FOURTH FLOOR SATELLITE PREP AREA.NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE FOURTH FLOOR BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS,GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS:BEHIND BARS(FOOD,BROKEN GLASSES,BOTTLE CAPS GRIMES AND DEBRIS);KITCHEN(UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,ALSO A STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PUDDLE OF WATER);SATELLITE PREP AREA AT FOURTH FLOOR(UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE BOX,BEHIND AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,AND CORNERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,SATELLITE PREP AREA AND BARS. BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: TWO BROKEN WALL TILE AT CORNER OF BASEBOARD BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SATELLITE PREP AREA DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTH BARS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: WATER STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD AT SATELLITE PREP AREA,FOURTH FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424275

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER CONDENSER AT 4TH FLOOR SATELITE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BIULD ON CONDENSER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (1ST FLOOR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR WOMENS HANDWASHBOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES NOT CALIBRATED (WATER TURNS OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLES ARE LET GO). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES TO ALLOW CONTINIOUS WATER FLOW FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL WASHROOM SINKS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326250

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR (1ST/4TH FLOOR).---------NOTED MISSING SNEEZE GUARD (FRONT SIDE) AT SERVING LINE STEAM TABLE (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BARS (1ST/4TH FLOOR).----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN 1ST/4TH FLOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STICKY FLOOR WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR (4TH FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER. BEHIND THE SAID BAR

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE INSIDE SODA SYRUP CLOSET (4TH FLOOR).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED UNVENTED STOVE IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION/EXHAUST OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679602

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Pantry storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/sealed(1st floor).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of pantry shelving in pantry room(1st floor)need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in pantry room/food storage room (1st floor) that had peeling paint/plaster shall be repaired/sealed.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604448

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in 3rd floor bar area, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in prep areas, dining areas not cleaned, need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in dining areas and bathrooms need cleaning(1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor)need cleaning.

Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
428233

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: #32 remains to be corrected.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: #33 remains to be corrected .

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: #35 remains to be corrected.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: #37 remains to be corrected.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: #38 remains to be corrected.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: #40 remains to be corrected.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419787

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: PREMISES NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME NO PREPARING OR COOKING.HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. FINAL RINSE TEMP REACHING ONLY AT 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO REACH 180F OR ABOVE FOR SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION DISCUSSED WITH SUPERVISOR T.P. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE FINAL RINSE TEMP REACHES 180F OR ABOVE. MANAGER REQUESTED TO HAVE RE INSPECTION AND REMOVE THE TAG OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON 10/28/10.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE 3RD FLOOR WARMING KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE 2 GREASE BOX TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER(2 DOOR) IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,LOOSE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 3RD FLOOR ERIN AREA AND BAR AREA -1ST FLOOR. HAND DRYER (ONE OF THE 2) INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN AND 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CEILING VENT INSIDE MENS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE 2 (2 OF THE 3)FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, LEAKING ALSO ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF ONE OF THE TWO 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING BY THE HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
124276

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. All coolers, chest freezers must have a thermometer and must be visible.(noted no visible thermometer in all coolers and chest freezers).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
124261

Location recorded for this inspection · IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER · 4626 N KNOX AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #157760 DATED 4/29/09. #32-ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS WITH BUILT IN COLD PLATE.AND MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL ICE BINS WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. #35-VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35-PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. #36- NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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 THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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    Out of BusinessInspected
  • Sushi Place4701 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • WILD NUTRIFIT4701 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • FOU FLAVORS4701 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    PassInspected

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