Cork and Kerry on 33rd
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Cork and Kerry on 33rd 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cork and Kerry on 33rd on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT KITCHEN PREP SINK (66F) AND BAR HAND SINK (67F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO KITCHEN HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNER BY THE ATM MACHINE AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HARBUJRGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREME CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNER BY THE ATM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH CHARRED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CFMs MUST HAVE A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 31, 2022
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASTE CANS IN NEED OF COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP, FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND BAR, REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ALL HANDSINKS IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: KITCHEN DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE CORRECTED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF GROUND. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND RUST IN NEED OF REMOVING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED FOAM; MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERING (PANEL) ON THE CEILING TO COVER FOAM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE SUBPUMP IN BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 22, 2021
Complaint
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 21, 2020 AS REQUIRED: #53 THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ARE WITHOUT LIDS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. #55 BASEMENT AREA IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE JULY 21, 2020 WAS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010(B).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. HANDSINK WAS REMOVED. PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED ON JULY 21, 2020 TO REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE SUBPUMP IN BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED FOAM; MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERING (PANEL) ON THE CEILING TO COVER FOAM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 21, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EITHER HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE PREP TABLE BY THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ARE WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREA IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER MUST BE IN THE MENU REGARDING UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS IE: *HAMBURGERS CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND STOVE AND TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREA CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED; ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFCATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016: A COPY OF THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BLACK STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GRIME BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFUSE AND RUBBISH ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE BACK DOOR AND OBSERVED CLUTTER BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD RUBBISH AND UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE FLOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT FINISHED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER ABOVE ICE MAKER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MUTLI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ICE MACHINES AND BAR GUNS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT BAR AREA AROUND COOLERS, IN BASEMENT AREA. ALL FOOD, FOOD SUPPLIES AND BEER/LIQUOR MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER OF FOOD AND DRINKS. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR, LEAKS. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND SIDE BAR MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING TOP COVER). ALSO NEEDS CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN AND SERVICE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FOUND UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN POP GUN AND HOLDER TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR FRUIT FLIES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. FOUND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jun 10, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INSIDE LOG BOOK FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. MANAGER HAS SERVICE RECEIPT FOR ANOTHER BUSINESS LOCATION-10614 S. WESTERN. CHICAGO, IL 60643. INSTRUCTED TO CORRESPOND ADDRESS OF SERVICE WITH SAID LOCATION. SERIOUS 7-38-020-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT SIDES INTO FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS 7-38-030-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH SCREENS AT WINDOWS AND OR KEEP CLOSED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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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. PROVIDE PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SEAL WALL BASE AT UTILITY STORAGE ROOM, CAULK/SEAL WALL AND CEILING JUNCTIONS AT TOILET ROOMS BY HAND WASH SINK AND TOILETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT ARE ABLE TO CLOSE DRAIN TO FILL WITH WATER TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE FECAL MATERIAL, LITTER AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST NO SMOKING SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE DOORS OTHER 7-32-020(a)-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cork and Kerry on 33rd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cork and Kerry on 33rd on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cork and Kerry on 33rd?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Cork and Kerry on 33rd.
Has Cork and Kerry on 33rd's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cork and Kerry on 33rd have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cork and Kerry on 33rd 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 Cork and Kerry on 33rd inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cork and Kerry on 33rd is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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