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MONTY GAELS TAVERN & GRILL

4356 N LEAVITT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MONTY GAELS TAVERN & GRILL has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 7, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 16, 2020, found no infractions.

9 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on July 17, 2019. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 1, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on March 22, 2017. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 14, 2013. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAR WATER BACKFLOWING INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS THEN DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR HINDGES AND DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR TILES DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALONG COOKLINE.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF SAME COOLERS AT CORNERS AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR TILES DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALONG COOKLINE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMUALTION AT THE VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND THE VENT AT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
  15. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/ GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE GROUND AND BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OWNER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE GREASE AND DUMPSTER AREA DURING INSPECTION. SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN;FLOOR BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION;FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE FLOOR ON THE SAME AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/CREVICE ON THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
  16. Canvass

    0 infractions

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