Armand's Victory Tap
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Armand's Victory Tap has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BUTTER AND BREAD CRUMBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
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Jul 18, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS FOUND IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH, 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO KEEP OUT RODENTS/INSECTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN/SANITIZED BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REAR HAND SINK LEAKS AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE INDIVIDUAL TRASH RECEPTACLES IN EACH STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE BAR, BASEMENT AND 1ST FL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR IS DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEATBALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A DISCARD DATE STICKER OF 10/23/23. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PREPARED/REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS AFTER 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION, DAY 1 BEING THE DATE THE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND ONLY PROVIDE THE DISCARD DATE ON THE CONTAINERS OF ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. CHEF DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE DRINK PREP AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CEILING IN BETWEEN CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND OBSERVED MISSING TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 23, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND IN NEED OF RECAULKING. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL GLASSWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-102.11 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABEL FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED IN SPRAY BOTTLES LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TOXIC CHEMICALS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND SHELVES BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RETRIEVED AND POSTED HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RETRIEVED AND POSTED HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH UNDER THE SHELF LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL GLASSWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND IN NEED OF RECAULKING. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 21, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 3-COMP DISH SINK (73.4F), EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM HANDSINK (64.4F, (80F), (70.2F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F AND 3-COMP DISH AT 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 100F - 110F.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER/OVEN CLEANER ON THE SHELF NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES, OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER AND DISINFECTANT WIPES ON SERVING PREP AREA. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE STORED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES THAT MAY CAN CONTAMINATE THOSE ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL CHEMICAL ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND PROVIDED QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED ECOLAB ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND PROVIDED THERMAL TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SALT AND SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH LOCATED ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12 FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELL STOCK IS SERVED OR SOLD. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED IT SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED NOODLES, COOKED LASAGNA, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-202.19 FOUND MUSSEL'S OPEN LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. DEAD SHELLFISH MUST BE DISCARDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE AREA WITH BLACK DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.111 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP LOCATED UNDER FRYER, STOVE AND OVEN LOCATED ON SOUTH WALL OF FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 59.8F - 70.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD ITEMS 10 LBS AT $135. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELL STOCK IS SERVED OR SOLD. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED IT SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED NOODLES, COOKED LASAGNA, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:DISH AREA(15), FOOD PREPARATION AREA(15). RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND MUSSEL'S OPEN LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. DEAD SHELLFISH MUST BE DISCARDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE AREA WITH BLACK DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP LOCATED UNDER FRYER, STOVE AND OVEN LOCATED ON SOUTH WALL OF FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 29, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYER AND OVEN LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CALAMARI, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE BAR GUN HAS BUILD UP ON IT WHERE IT DISPENSES FROM IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, THE DISH WASHER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, DIRT AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A REALLY LARGE POT WITH RED SAUCE IN IT THAT IS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE THE LARGE UTENSIL OR REMOVE IT FROM THE PREMISES. -THE SINK BEHIND THE BAR THAT IS USED FOR DUMPING IS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 8, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Armand's Victory Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Armand's Victory Tap on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Armand's Victory Tap?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Armand's Victory Tap.
Has Armand's Victory Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Armand's Victory Tap have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Armand's Victory Tap means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Armand's Victory Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Armand's Victory Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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