Corcoran's Grill & Pub
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Corcoran's Grill & Pub, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Corcoran's Grill & Pub's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW ANIMAL FOOD ITEMS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
15
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNERS WITH SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN BASEBOARD LOCATED IN BASEMENT BY THE LINEN STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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86
Oct 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN PINK AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT SET TO LOCATE WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE EASY TO LOCATE TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE TWO-DRAWER COOLER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT: 2LB COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 56.3F; 2LB STEAKS AT TEMP OF 46.4F; 4LBOF RAW COD AT TEMP OF 49.2F; 1/2 LB CHEESE AT TEMP 44.5LBS; BOILED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 48.6F; 1.5 LB GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 44.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10, VALUE 70 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR DRAWER OF THE COLD UNIT UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REPAIR ISSUE
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE
51
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN(FRONT ICE PANEL AT BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Feb 5, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVED:FRESH TUNA,HAMBURGERS,POACHED EGGS ETC.PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER PRODUCTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-14-2019 REPORT #2288818 NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER, IN FRONT OF IT WAS TWO FRAMES WITH DOCUMENTS COVERING THE SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
61
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BETWEEN-USE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALLS.KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN AT KNIFE RACK.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GRIMES INSIDE THE CABINET OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER(BY THE DOOR),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN HALLWAY AT FIRST FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN AND BY THE DOOR THAT GOES TO THE EAST BAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA. BUILD-UP GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE BARS:CORNERS AND AROUND PIPES,FOUL ODOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND SODA BOXES DISPENSER. BRICK WALLS ARE BROKE WITH ROUGH SURFACE AND CRUMBLE TO TOUCH IN BASEMENT AREA. BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE,PREP AREA AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,WALLS AND CEILING SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA,MUST PROVIDED.
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May 14, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD SHIELD/BARRIER AT REAR SALAD/EXPO STATION, ALONG HALLWAY AND ENTRANCE TO BACK PATIO AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATED SALAD/EXPO STATION AND/OR REPAIR/INSTALL PROPER FOOD SHIELD/BARRIER AT REAR SALAD/EXPO STATION TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT SAID MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EXPIRED, 12/2016, CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. INFORMED SITE THAT CURRENT AND VALID SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, COOKED CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN *CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. *HAND WASHING SINK AT BACK BAR AREA. * HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR. *ALL EMPLOYEE/UNISEX SHARED RESTROOMS IN BACK BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCES, COOKED CHICKEN, WITH NO COVERS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE COVERS OR LIDDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS/LIDDED FOR FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE TO PROTECTION AGAINST CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
15
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTACT COMMERCIALLY VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN COOLER, ON SITE IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER UNITS AT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE SEAL ON VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE BROKEN AND/OR FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE, THEN THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BREAK SEAL AND/OR REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE/UNISEX SHARED RESTROOMS IN REAR BACK BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 22, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT BAR, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINES, FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALL AT SERVER STATION ADJACENT TO SALAD PREP AREA. FINISH WALLS IN MANAGERS OFFICE IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, FISH, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1948898, DATED 8/10/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #31; OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS. #37; THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38; THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN. #43; OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK KIN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CON TAT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN GREASE FROM THE STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT BAR, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINES, FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALL AT SERVER STATION ADJACENT TO SALAD PREP AREA. FINISH WALLS IN MANAGERS OFFICE IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MORE LIGHTING IN SALAD PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR 2-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND INK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING IN 2-COMP PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS, IN MANAGERS OFFICE, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENT COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WHITISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP THAT IS CAUSING OILY LIQUID TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP TOP COOLER IN COOK LINE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46-48 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF BRISKET, 53 DEGREES, 7 LBS/$35; HUMMUS, 47 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$30; CHEESE, 46-55 DEGREES, 4.5 LBS/$12; CHICKEN, 48-52 DEGREES, 6.5/$34; FISH, 51-55 DEGREES, 1 LB/$4. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STRINGS OF DARK OILY STRANDS HANGING FROM THE SIDES OF THE LID AND A THICK LAYER OF GREASE SURROUNDING THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SO IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENT COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WHITISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP THAT IS CAUSING OILY LIQUID TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE ON INTERIOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF MAIN BAR. MUST ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF MAIN BAR. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS OF BACK BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF BACK BAR. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEAR SODA SYRUPS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT HAIR TIED BACK. HAIR OF STAFF MUST BE TIED BACK WITH APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST DRIPPING FROM INSIDE COOKS LINE HOOD. INTERIOR CONDIMENT COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY TOWEL USED TO FILL OPEN HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE THE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OPENING. PROPER, SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE REAR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE ON SODA DISPENSING GUN AT SERVER STATION BAR AREA. PLASTIC SOAP DISPENSING LINE INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR BASEMENT AREA BEING USED AS A PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRUIT SLICER, PLASTIC GLOVES AND PLASTIC WRAP ON A METAL PREP TABLE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AND BASEMENT SMALL WALK-IN COOLER
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR THE BAR.
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Feb 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DRAWER SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 54.5F, GOAT CHEESE AT 50.1F, AND CAESAR DRESSING AT 55.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION OR PROOF OF RECERTIFICATION ENROLLMENT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND DRAWER SALAD COOLER WITH FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR OF BASEMENT SMALL WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR BREAD AND FRUIT STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE HOLE TO EXPOSED INSULATION, EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN LINES ON TWO SODA GUN HOLDERS AT FRONT BAR. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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74
Jan 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST DELIME THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMEPRATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. PAINT THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Mar 24, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED AND BULK FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER WITH BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR GASKET, MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED/MISSING TILES, THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR, AT THRESHOLD IN MENS ROOM FRONT BAR, AT REAR EXIT DOOR FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORED GLASSWARE/TO GO CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING IN FRONT BAR LADIES WASHROOM WITH HOLE, MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL AT FOOD WARMER WINDOW WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND KITCHEN, INCLUDING END CAPS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR BAR RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. FOR ALL UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corcoran's Grill & Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corcoran's Grill & Pub on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corcoran's Grill & Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Corcoran's Grill & Pub.
Has Corcoran's Grill & Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Corcoran's Grill & Pub have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Corcoran's Grill & Pub 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 Corcoran's Grill & Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corcoran's Grill & Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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