Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards seven times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OFFICE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.
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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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Mar 22, 2024
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 critical violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPE FOOD THERMOMETER ON DRY TOWEL AND NOT SANITIZE THERMOMETER BETWEEN USES. A THERMOMETER WAS USED TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN THAT WAS NOT FINISHED COOKING IN THE DRYER AND THEN AGAIN TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD THERMOMETERS ARE SANITIZED IN BETWEEN USES. CHICKEN PLACED BACK INTO FRYER TO COOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOMEMADE RANCH STORED IN SMALL CUPS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-53 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF RANCH ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS AND USE SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRI TIP STEAKS IN HOT HOLD UNIT ON SERVICE LINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 128.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $23. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATO SALAD STORED IN A 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $8. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN NORTHSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE SERVING LINE/STEAM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMENS WASHROOM (LOCATED NEXT TO ENTRANCE DOOR)HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c).CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 7 DAYS: potato salad Approx 22 qt $36, smoke beans 22 qt $17.25, stew 22 qt $115, chicken wings 80lbs $335, nacho cheese 16. qt� $80. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS HAD A PREPARED BY DATE BETWEEN 6/23 - 6/29. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS, AND TO DISCARD FOOD AFTER 7 DAYS. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BRICK WALL IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 27, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE LOCATED ON SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DROP OFF CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT COOKING SERVING AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Mar 14, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER PROVE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO 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 TO PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVICE SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DROP OFF CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT COOKING SERVING AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards.
Has Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burnt City/District Brew Yards — District Brew Yards is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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