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Dank Haus German American Cultural Center

4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Other
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dank Haus German American Cultural Center has six inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
95
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MENS WASHROOM (6TH FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING MISSING ACCESS PANEL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (5TH FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (5TH FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN COOLER IN 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLER OF 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS ARE CLEANED.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL WITH CHIPPED PAINT ABOVE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT AREA OF WALL WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
55
86
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND SECOND FLOOR (BRAUHAUS) BAR
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND (FIFTH) FLOOR BAR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
57
82
Nov 12, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2020
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dank Haus German American Cultural Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dank Haus German American Cultural Center on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dank Haus German American Cultural Center?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dank Haus German American Cultural Center.

Has Dank Haus German American Cultural Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dank Haus German American Cultural Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dank Haus German American Cultural Center 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 Dank Haus German American Cultural Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dank Haus German American Cultural Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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