O'BRIENS RESTAURANT & BAR

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.

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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A COOKED SIDE OF ROAST BEEF IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AT 43.5-46.7F. MANAGER STATED THAT THE BEEF WAS COOKED ON 1/27/11. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE PATIO AREA AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED IN THE PATIO AREA. OBSERVED 2 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AND 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PATIO AREA. MANAGEMENT CLEANED UP THE RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN THE CANVASS WALL OF THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA AND RODENT BURROWS ALONG SIDE OF THE PATIO. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOF. FILL IN ANY RODENT BURROWS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE BASEBOARD TILES WHERE MISSING ALONG THE WALL NEAR THE DUMBWAITER. PROVIDE A CONCRETE THRESHOLD ALONG THE DOOR TO THE WOODEN SHED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WOODEN SHED. OBSERVED WALL OPENINGS IN THE SHED BETWEEN THE SHED AND THE BUILDING. FILL IN WITH CONCRETE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 6-17-2010.

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 COLD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF RAW CHICKEN,RAW HAMBURGER MEAT,VARIOUS TYPES OF CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.5-50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA,15-20 LIVE MOSQUITOS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZEER AND 2-3 LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PATIO BAR BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM 1ST COMPARTMENT INTO 3RD COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM SINK BASIN. ALSO, MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND SLOW DRAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BARS. ALSO MUST PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE FROM SODA LINES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING DIRECTLY OVER STEAMER ALONG COOKLINE IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR FLOOR ON INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ALSO, REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN NORTH BASEMENT STORAGE AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND MAIN BAR WHERE MISSING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON THE SIDE OF FURNANCE AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CONTINUE TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND ALONG DRAIN PIPE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ROACHES,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. (ALSO FOUND MANY DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS WELL.

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. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN NORTH BASEMENT STORAGE AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND MAIN BAR WHERE MISSING.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE.

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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON THE SIDE OF FURNACE AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.