Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards

417-427 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for BURNT CITY/DISTRICT BREW YARDS at 417-427 N Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, conducted on November 4, 2025, resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, with notable observations including adequate handwashing sinks, the absence of insects, rodents, and animals, and cleanable food and non-food contact surfaces. Across seven scored inspections, the establishment has historically maintained a mostly medium-risk rating.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 22, 2024
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 critical violations.
64
May 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 6, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Mar 27, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Mar 14, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
41
Violations — Nov 4, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STRIPPED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OFFICE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DRAWER FRONTS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD,BEER AND TOGO WALK IN COOLERS.DAMAGED WALL AT EMERGENCY EXIT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)