Broken Barrel
Across the available record, Broken Barrel has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 22 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Broken Barrel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Broken Barrel on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Broken Barrel?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Broken Barrel.
Has Broken Barrel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Broken Barrel have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Broken Barrel 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 Broken Barrel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Broken Barrel is inspected roughly once per year on average.