Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery nine times, with records going back to 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN CEILING IN BOTH BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN ACCESS PANEL ON WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED WOODEN ACCESS PANEL ON WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE CEILING VENTS CLEANED IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERICK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERICK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERICK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF EAST EXIT DOOR OF SECOND FLOOR , AND AT BASE OF SOUTHERN FOUR GLASS DOORS ON WESTSIDE OF DINING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES OF UTILITY SINKS(2ND FLOOR WASHROOM CLOSET AND BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIRS), COFFEE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES OF BOTH UTILITY SINKS, COFFEE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT SO THAT THEY SHALL BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN.
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Dec 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING BEARD GUARDS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARDS ON FACIAL HAIR LONGER THAN 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS INCLUDING EGGS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON THE MENU WITH NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2019
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, FLOUR..) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL WHITE POWDER FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRE NOTED ON FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLFISH STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFYING TAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT EACH BATCH OF SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED WITH THEIR PROPER TAG UNTIL THE LAST UNIT IS SOLD/DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS WORTH $12. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR HAND SINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. AT 1ST FLOOR BAR, OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT A HANDSINK, AND HANDSINK WAS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASIN. AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND HANDSINK WAS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO MULTIPLE PIECES OF GLASSWARE STORED IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED BOTH SINKS AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AND SERVING WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 12, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD 2 INCH BOARD BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF ON THE LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER 1 ST FLOOR BAR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS CONTAIN CONDUIT CONTAINING BEER AND SODA LINES. CONDUIT IS CLOSED WITH BUMPY FIREPROOF FOAM INSULATION. BUMPY FOAM INSULATION NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND LINE NEEDS TO BE CAPPED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR ON 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR ARE RAW WOOD. ALL RAW WOOD FLOORS NEED TO BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER ON 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE DISHWASHER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery.
Has Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery 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 Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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