Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Reilly's Daughter Irish Pub

5700 S Cicero Ave

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Reilly's Daughter Irish Pub last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 10 inspections on record, from Oct 10, 2023 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Reilly's Daughter Irish Pub ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 10, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

10 inspections

Canvass

Nov 9, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH, BEHIND AND ON BOTH SIDES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 21, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ON BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND/OR CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

MISSING DRAIN COVER AT REAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 16, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED RESIDUE, LITTER, AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS NEAR DISH MACHINE AND REAR DRY STORAGE RACK. OBSERVED RESIDUE, LITTER, AND DEBRIS UNDER BAR AREA. OBSERVED INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 8, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON FLOOR AND WALL NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS OBSERVED RESIDUE, LITTER, AND BUILD UP ON FLOORS NEAR DISH MACHINE AND REAR DRY STORAGE RACK. OBSDERVED RESIDUE, LITTER, AND DEBRIS UNDER BAR AREA. OBSERVED INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 10, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOOD EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYER AND FOOD HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND ALONG WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AROUND ALL DRAINS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 2, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WIRE RACK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SMALL CUTTING BOARD IN BAR AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass