Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush

4014-4018 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2023
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 29, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 29, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND WAREWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.
49
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR AND HANDSINKS INSIDE (4) WASHROOMS.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUIL UP INSIDE REAR BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
57
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA AND FLOOR IN BEER PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA.
55
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA.
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Mar 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2023
License
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK AT PORTABLE BAR AREA AT BANQUET ROOM.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PORTABLE BAR MOVED TO BANQUET KITCHEN. PORTABLE BAR BY HAND SINK.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK AT PRODUCTION AREA (BEER BREWERY). PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush on file is from Jun 29, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush.

Has Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burning Bush Brewery & River Room at Burning Bush means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.