O'briens Restaurant & Bar

November 13, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings4
  • 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: 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.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 21
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 29
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 10, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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