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PADDY MAC'S

4157 N PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PADDY MAC'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616803

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616271 DATED 4/23/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751931

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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 2 door freezer in front kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751801

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed 2 door cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal top of cooler air temp 54.6f, lower internal air temperature 49.0f. Instructed all coolers must maintain temperature of 40f or less for potentially hazardous foods. Instructed operator cannot use cooler until it can maintain air temperature of 40f or less. Facility has several other coolers, refrigerators and freezers. Critical violation 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature in the 2 door cooler in the kitchen prep area: 19lbs of ground beef @ 49.5f; 3lbs of chicken @ 48.7f; 2lbs steak @ 44.4f; 2lbs tuna steak @ 44.4f; 5.5 lbs of sliced/diced tomatoes @ 47.7f - 49.4f; 1/2lb grated parmesan cheese @ 51.8; 3lbs of assorted sliced cheeses @ 46.3f; 2lbs soup @ 45.4f; 1/2lb of turkey @ 46.6f; 2lbs cole slaw 46.4f; 1.5lbs of pork @ 47.8f; 1/2lb of salsa @ 53.5f; 1lb of marinara @ 45.5f. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at appropriate temperatures. critical violation. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed ice build up on 2 door freezer in front kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584068

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583678

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AS REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ON INSPECTION MADE ON 1-8-15. MUST PROVIDE BOTH FOR KITCHEN AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-8-15 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: METAL BOTTOM OF THE COOKS LINE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CORRODED METAL AND HOLES. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR COOKS LINE FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE/FREEZER ROOM AND AT THE ICE MACHINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199676

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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: INTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474204

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER AND LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (BAR AREA, BOILER ROOM, BASEMENT AREA).--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP AREA).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT (REAR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1389236

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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: MEAT IN FREEZER ,BASEMENT , NOT LABELED. NEED TO PROVIDE DATED LABELS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, BASEMENT, RACKS AND FLOOR HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR HAVE TRASH AND DEBRIS UNDER RACKS , CORNERS, AND CREVICES . MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321361

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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: GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR PREP AREA IS RUSTY. MUST SCRAP , PRIME AND PAINT GREASE TRAP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE, NORTH BAR AREA, NEED TO BE CLEAN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOXES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST RAISE BOXES 6 INS OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604598

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

  • 32

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt. storage areas under pallets, and in small storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floor behind grill need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling plaster, gaps holes in bsmt. storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
361417

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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: Ice bin in bar not covered. Instructed to provide covers over bins.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Sinks, coolers, storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not cleaned or maintained in basement or in bar and prep area. Instructed to reseal floor in basement and detail clean floor daily and remove debris under equipment.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers throught out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
150308

Location recorded for this inspection · PADDY MAC'S · 4157 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use and single use container not properly stored. Instructed invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice bins not provived with cover. Instructed to have ice protected during at all times. Shelves in rear has chipped paint. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint surface with non-toxic sealant.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in bar area and rear not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor in rear. Floor at bottom of side and front doors not fight fitting. Instructed to install treshold to prevent any daylight coming through from door sweeps.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Fan covers, ventilation covers and walls and ceiling in rear not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean all covers and repaint walls and ceiling in rear.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb inside walk in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shield over bulb.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drain line for soda dispenser not properly draining. Instructed to attach drainline for holder and to properly drain to waste line. Hot water pressure low in womens toilet room. Instructed to provide adequate water pressure.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided in front prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

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