O'BRIENS RESTAURANT & BAR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK CUTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING WHERE MULTI-USE UTENSILS/KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ARE STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH CRACK AT END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR CLOGGED,NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED,MUST USE NEARBY EXPOSED HAND WASHING FACILITY FOR STAFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK CUTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING WHERE MULTI-USE UTENSILS/KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ARE STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH CRACK AT END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD MOVED FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER. EMPLOYEES WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND OPENED THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON THEN CAME BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING; AT THE SAME TIME STARTED WIPING PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTHS,WASHING TONGS AND SPOONS AND STILL NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS AND CONTINUED PREPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN EVER THEY MOVE FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER AND ALSO MUST HAVE HANDS WHEN GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND HEAVILY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEAN CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED THORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CRACKS ON FLOOR. MUST ALSO REPAIR THORN CARPET ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA AT SAME AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HOLES, WOOD IN POOR REPAIR ON CEILING AND PEELING PAINT AT THE CEILING OF BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTING AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT ONE OF TWO HAND SINKS AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE OUTDOOR EXTENSION. MUST INSTALL. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR AND WALL LEDGES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 161F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1396114 ON 2/10/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR. 36/01 - MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE OUTDOOR EXTENSION. MUST INSTALL. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS FROM THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH EXTERIOR EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN WITH THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OIL CONDENSATION ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALL AROUND MEAT SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PEELING NOTED ON CEILING OF BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA, MOLDY CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE BASEMENT COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF FOOD GRINDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP HOLDER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE LEFT OF THE BAR HANDSINK. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE RIGHT FANGUARD OF THE BAR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR FLOORS OF SMALL COOLERS & GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: A HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE STAIRWELL, BESIDE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DRIP PANS INSIDE SMALL COOLERS ARE FULL OF CONDENSATION WATER-MUST CLEAN THE DRAIN. LEAKY FAUCET ON PREP SINK AT COOK'S LINE-MUST FIX. 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.

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 THE CRACKED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED BUILDUP GREASE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN.