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Chicago's Blarney Stone

August 23, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.LOG BOOK MISSING IDPH LICENSE,AND A MAP,FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOOR,IN ROOM AJACENT TO THE BAR,REAR BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP.SMALL FLIES (FRUIT FLIES) approx:25 NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WOMENS BATHROOM,FRONT BAR AREA,DIRTY LINEN STORAGE NEAR THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE BETTER METHOD OF STORING DIRTY LINEN,LIDS ON TRASH CANS ETC.,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALSO;REPLACE RIPPED SCREENS ON 2 FRONT WINDOWS TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove aluminum foil liners from shelvings above food prep tables.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY/GREASY; CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WASH AND SANITIZE WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN AREAS AND AT BAR AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS,CEILING.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT COVER IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS MISSING-MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: 2 TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTER,MAINTAIN SAME AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 17, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.