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Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern

5215 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN GUMBO AT 60.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINKS AT (67F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F.SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREANOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INJ THE PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
61
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH THE (1st) HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS.
49
86
May 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS,CEILING AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED SOME CLEANING IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP/KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
55
86
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES HOLDING GLASSWARE IN FRONT BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER HOLDING MAT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER TABLE, IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS UNDER FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
82
May 17, 2022
License
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2022
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS NOTED ON WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA.
10
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern.

Has Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern 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 Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Daisy's Po'boy and Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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