Dunning Pour House
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Dunning Pour House has been inspected eight times since 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF POP MACHINE GUNS AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP, COOKED BEANS, COOKED PASTA, BUFFALO SAUCE, DICES TOMATOES AND 'SPECIAL SAUCE') IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ITEMS ON THE FLOOR ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN AND LINED WITH FOOD TISSUE PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT BAR 'FRONT' HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER MAIN LINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS IN COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER WORE HAIR RESTRAINT BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHILIS,PASTAS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Mar 30, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED DRYWALL AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT DRY WALL,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OSERVED CLUTTER AT DRYSTORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunning Pour House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunning Pour House on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunning Pour House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunning Pour House.
Has Dunning Pour House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunning Pour House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunning Pour House 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 Dunning Pour House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunning Pour House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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