What is D4 Irish Pub & Cafe's health inspection score?

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was D4 Irish Pub & Cafe last inspected?

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe was last inspected on September 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does D4 Irish Pub & Cafe have?

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe has 33 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is D4 Irish Pub & Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, D4 Irish Pub & Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

Name: D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
Address: 345 E OHIO ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 93

345 E OHIO ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/30/2025

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0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #111 of 705 in Streeterville

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

345 E OHIO ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Jul 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TMEPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 1/2 POUND CHERRY TOMAOTES ($20) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN BAR AREA, IN KITCHEN AREA, AND IN EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING INCLUDING: AROUND BAR (DRAINS INCLUDED), AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med5 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF AND FISH) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (IN USE) LOCATED BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIATZING. THE CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CHLORINE SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 61F IN REAR PREP. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL UNIUT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, IN REAR PREP: 5# CHICKEN AT 58.9F, 1# TILAPIA AT 60.2F, 2# SALMON AT 61.2F AND 4# OF POTATOES AT 62.4F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS AT BAR AND REAR PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA AND LOW TEMP DISHWASHERS, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MIDDLE SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HEAVILY ACCUMULATED ORGANIC MATTER IN ALL DRAINS FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SEE VIOLATION #59.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HEAVILY ACCUMULATED ORGANIC MATTER IN ALL DRAINS FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2582612 ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... IN BAR NEAR DRAINS, LIQUOR WELLS AND SINK BASINS, ON WALLS IN REAR PREP, ON KITCHENWARE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM ON WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. FACILITY NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT ALL PREVIOUSLY STATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR ICE DISPENSER SHOOT SURFACES AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN STORAGE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BIN WITH BLACK SMALL MOLD LIKE CLUSTERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED (2) 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF BOTH COOLING UNIT @5OF AND 52.0F. TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID UNITS, REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNITS HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOOD WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC DURING THIS TIME.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATLEY 4 LBS SHREDDED BEEF @57F,2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @57.6F, 2 LBS COOKED POTATOES @53.5F,2 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @51F, 6 LBS CORNED BEEF RANGING BETWEEN 50-53.0F, 22LBS SLIDER/ BEEF BURGERS @53.8F, 9 LBS STEAK @50F, 2 LBS OF CHOPPED GREEN TOMATOES @ 51.5F, 2 LBS SALSA @52.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNTIS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA AND DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS @ 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... IN BAR NEAR DRAINS, LIQUOR WELLS AND SINK BASINS, ON WALLS IN REAR PREP, ON KITCHENWARE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM ON WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP, ALSO NOTED LEAK ON RINSE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HEAVILY ACCUMULATED ORGANIC MATTER IN ALL DRAINS FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
Food handlers not washing hands when required, observed a cook handling raw beef patties and the handling ready-to-eat foods (bread, deli meat ) without washing hands nor changing gloves. instructed manager to have all food handlers to wash hands when needed. Priority violation 7-38-010.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Missing thermometer in several prep cooler, instructed to provide in warmest part of cooler.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Keeping large utensils in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep utensil according to health code, ie.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
soda gun holders not clean inside, standing waste water in holders, instructed to clean and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
open drinks for employees places on prep tables, instructed to keep away or cap it.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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