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GALWAY ARMS

2440-2442 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GALWAY ARMS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627686

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950763

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN OOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HINGE & LID ON TOPSIDE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA CHEMICAL TABLE,COFFEE STATION PREP TABLE,BASEMENT PREP AREA POT & PAN STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PERSONAL FAN,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SINK BASIN AT 1ST FL. BAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR DRAIN TROOF.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN COFFEE STATION AREA,MISSING WALLBASE NEAR 2ND FL. BAR AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WOMEN'S 2ND FL. FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK,MISSING 2-SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK PREP AREA

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950240

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 44.1F 8/8/16,10LBS. COOKED BEEF STEW 44.0F 8/10/16,36LBS. COOKED CORNED BEEF 43.5F,43.6F,43.7F,43.9F,44.0,44.1F 8/6/16,12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN POT PIE 46.2F 8/10/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.66LBS.$109.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST & 2ND FL. BAR AREAS,BASEMENT MEN'S TOILETROOM.EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.ALSO REAR GARBAGE DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,GLASS WEAR ON DINING ROOM TABLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HINGE & LID ON TOPSIDE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA CHEMICAL TABLE,COFFEE STATION PREP TABLE,BASEMENT PREP AREA POT & PAN STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PERSONAL FAN,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SINK BASIN AT 1ST FL. BAR .

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR DRAIN TROOF.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN COFFEE STATION AREA,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 2ND FL. BAR AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WOMEN'S 2ND FL. FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,MISSING 2- SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK PREP AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS OFF OF FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576062

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE PREP/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER IN THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE FILTER IN THE HOOD.CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL ON THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575599

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460188

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC DOOR AND ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-005(A). ICE MACKER TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PORVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459743

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092574

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092557

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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 FROM 01/15/13 REPORT# 1198661 NOT CORRECTED.#35 WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. #38 LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST CLEAN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198668

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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: INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR ALL. WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198661

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 46.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 48.3F, 1 QT COOKED MUSHROOM SAUCE AT 48.2F, 1 1/2 LBS LAMB SHANKS AT 48.3F, 7 LBS COOKED RIBS AT 48.2F, 7 LBS CHICKEN AT 48F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY CAN OF "RAID" ANT AND ROACH INSECTICIDE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR ALL. WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS (2) IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY HAND SINK BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
383223

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN STOVE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.UNIT IS CORRODED ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284735

Location recorded for this inspection · GALWAY ARMS · 2440-2442 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(CREAM CHEESE,COOKED RIBS,HUMMUS ETC.)TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO62672-16

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F; 30 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.9F; CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 46F; COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 52.7F TO 59F;2 CONTAINERS OF FRESH MOZZARELLA IN WATER AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48.1F;5 ROLLS OF GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.7F; 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF PUREED HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 48.7F;VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F;2 PANS OF COOKED SLICE CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48F.HEAVY CREAM AND MILK AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 65 VALUE467.57.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62672-16

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGES, BOTH BAR AREAS, COFFEE STATION)APPROX 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62673-17

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    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LID/COVER FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER COVERED IN LAYER OF GREASE AND CIGARETTE BUTTS.WASTE OIL IS DRIPPING ON GROUND FROM THE EDGE OF CONTAINER AND LID.OBSERVED FLIES AROUND AND ON TOP THE CONTAINER.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN LID,CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62673-17

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN STOVE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.UNIT IS CORRODED ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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