O'briens Restaurant & Bar

June 17, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: 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.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: 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.
code 3Priority
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: 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.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 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.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: 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.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: 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.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 4, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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