80 Proof

1500 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 24, 2019

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from May 24, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for 80 Proof dates to May 24, 2019.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 24, 2019

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TUNA POKE & STEAK TACOS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 17, 2016

License

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BENEATH STAIRCASE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ARE MISSING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OPENING AROUND THE PIPE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,SEAL OPENING ON METAL MOLDING ON UPPER FRAME AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES MUST BE PROVIDED AND VISIBLE. VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN CLOSETS. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 80 Proof last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 80 Proof on file is from May 24, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has 80 Proof's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 80 Proof have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 80 Proof means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants

80 Proof

1500 N Wells St

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Benchmark Bar & Grill

1508-1510 N Wells St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Benchmark Bar & Grill

1508-1510 N Wells St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Chicago → Bar / Pub restaurants in Chicago