Dylan's Tavern & Grill

118 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Dylan's Tavern & Grill appears in inspection records 27 times, starting in 2010. On Mar 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dylan's Tavern & Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS Foods ( beef, Chicken...) instructed to obtain. Instructed to obtain, priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer (Chlorine) test strip for bar 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
48
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
1
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lights.
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74
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Observed food handler making a sandwich touching bread, tomatoes, lettuce with bare hands, instructed manager not to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.
9
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using small plastic disposable cups a s a scoops, instructed to use proper scoops.
47
67
May 2, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED TORN/BROKEN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (TUNA & PASTA NOODLES) EXPIRED DATE MARKED OF 04/12/23. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OR CONSUME WITHIN 7 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
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 MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINK (66F), WOMEN TOILET ROOM HANDSINK (68F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON-SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES, AND A VALID ONE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (BURGERS, EGGS, SALADS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND-OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562163 CONDUCTED ON 08/15/2022: (2-102:13) FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED, AND SERVED. THE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE 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.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/BROKEN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Aug 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE NOT CORRECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561564 ON 8/1/22: FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. FOUND BURGERS ON MENU,SAID BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. FOUND NO SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH 7/25/22, FOUND TAGGED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INDPECTION, FINAL RINSE AT 119F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM FINAL RISE AT 180F AND A CONTACT SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT 160F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2561234 ON 7/25/22: FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. FOUND BURGERS ON MENU,SAID BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). FOUND NO SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
50
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 145F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM FINAL RISE AT 180F AND A CONTACT SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT 160F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.
16
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. FOUND BURGERS ON MENU,SAID BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 16, 2019
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA-------OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT HOT WATER SANITIZING PROPERLY (105 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER SANITIZATION SHOULD BE 180 OR ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA-------OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Aug 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (MARINARA SAUCE 120 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 2 LB FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. THE DUMP SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT HOT WATER SANITIZING PROPERLY (105 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER SANITIZATION SHOULD BE 180 OR ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER STORED ON TOP OF ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA-------OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 19, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO THE SURFACES IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5.203.11 MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. THE DUMP SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.202.16 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER, AND BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE WHITE HAND SINK ON WALL IN THE PREP AREA, NEAR THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FORM THE KITHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters above deep fryers and Grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler at improper temperature of 44.4f. Also observed 3 door reach in cooler unit, located at cook line, at improper temperature of 44.4f. Both units were holding potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection. Both units were tagged during inspection. Instructed manager not to use. Instructed manager to repair and contact cdph for tag removal. Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in the following areas: -Walkin Cooler 45.4f, 10lbs baked chicken wings, at a value of $90.00 44.4f, 3.5lbs minestrone soup, at a value of $15.00 44.5f, 4lbs chili at value of $8.00 44.5f, 10lbs sour cream, $4.00 44.5f, 1.5lbs of clam chowder, at a value of $ $12.00 -Top loading 2 door reachin cooler 47.4f, 12oz of Tuna salad, at a value of $5.00 50.1f, 8oz of hummus, at a value of $2.00 49.8f, 4oz of pesto, at a value of $3.5 47.8f, 1lb of chopped tomatoes, at a value of $2.00 47.8f, .50lbs of roasted mushrooms, at a value of 2.00 47.7f, 6oz of chopped eggs, at a value of .50 47.6f, 1lbs of Caesar dressing, at a value of $7.00 Manager stated total weight of 34lbs an approximate value of $151 Manager volunteer discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 degrees or below and hot food at 140 degrees or above. Critical violation#7-38-005(a)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Inadequate dish washing facilities. Observed high temperature dish machine at improper final sanitizing rinse temperature of 130f. Machine was being used at time of inspection. Several attempts were made to reach 180 degree temperature at final sanitizing rinse. Must not use machine until repaired and properly reaches 180� at final rinse. Machine was tagged during inspection. Operator instructed to service machine and do not use until correct temperature levels reached. Contact cdph when repaired to have tag removed. Critical violation #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at exposed hand sink located at front bar area. Informed manager that soap is required at all exposed hand sinks to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection during inspection. Critical violation# 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site, no city of Chicago certificates posted while potentially hazardous foods, chicken, chopped tomatoes, soup, deli meats were being prepared and served. Instructed site that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site with original certificate post at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation #7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations from report # 2078460, date: 8/15/17, not corrected. 32 Must repair and maintain same. Observed excessive rust int he following areas: shelves of walk in cooler; inside lower interior of ice machine; and on wall behind ice machine. Must remove all rust or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed broken door on walk in cooler. Door does not close without putting heavy object in front of door. Must repair to properly close. Observed raw wood in beer cooler with heavy black stains. Must detail clean and resurface. Must seal or paint all wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all. 35 Observed several holes in walls of rear hallways. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. 36 Observed several lights in kitchen very dim or not properly functioning. Observed corners and hallways of kitchen without lighting or too dim. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning in all prep areas. Must provide the required minimum foot candles of light as stated in the city of Chicago municipal code. 45 Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Instructed manager to correct violations before re inspection. Serious violation #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rust on both large grease traps in rear dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters above deep fryers and Grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observe slow draining exposed hand sink in rear prep area. Also observed small link said hand sink underneath at elbow drain. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Aug 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manger on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (cooking soup, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, served and/or cooked. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed handles missing from doors of sliding cooler in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same. Observed excessive rust int he following areas: shelves of walk in cooler; inside lower interior of ice machine; and on wall behind ice machine. Must remove all rust or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed broken door on walk in cooler. Door does not close without putting heavy object in front of door. Must repair to properly close. Observed peeling paint on ceiling over storage racks in rear hallway. Must remove and paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed raw wood in beer cooler with heavy black stains. Must detail clean and resurface. Must seal or paint all wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed several holes in walls of rear hallways. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed several lights in kitchen very dim or not properly functioning. Observed corners and hallways of kitchen without lighting or too dim. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning in all prep areas. Must provide the required minimum foot candles of light as stated in the city of Chicago municipal code.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature inside reach in prep cooler in kitchen. Observed ambient air temperature @ 49.1F inside reach in prep cooler. Must repair and maintain temperature of 40F or less at all times. Instructed may not use this prep cooler until unit has been serviced and inspected. Operator removed all items from cooler during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on sitting on the side of the grill in kitchen: 1/2lb of turkey burger meat @ 92.1F and 1.5lbs of chicken breast @ 50.4F. Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: 4lbs of chicken @ 50.4F; 2lbs of roast beef @ 48.6F; 1 lb of tuna @ 49.5F; 2lb of turkey @ 52.9F; 0.5lbs of ranch dressing @ 50.1F; and 1lb of cooked vegetables@ 48.2F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed bar hand sink in disrepair. Cold water handle missing. Observed no soap and paper towels at bar hand sink. Must provide working hot and cold water at adequate city pressure for hand washing. Must provide soap and paper towels at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed handles missing from doors of sliding cooler in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same. Observed excessive rust int he following areas: shelves of walk in cooler; inside lower interior of ice machine; and on wall behind ice machine. Must remove all rust or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed broken door on walk in cooler. Door does not close without putting heavy object in front of door. Must repair to properly close. Observed peeling paint on ceiling over storage racks in rear hallway. Must remove and paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed raw wood in beer cooler with heavy black stains. Must detail clean and resurface. Must seal or paint all wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed several holes in walls of rear hallways. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed several lights in kitchen very dim or not properly functioning. Observed corners and hallways of kitchen without lighting or too dim. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning in all prep areas. Must provide the required minimum foot candles of light as stated in the city of Chicago municipal code.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
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Mar 1, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OBSERVED AT 47 DEGREES. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATS, CHEESE, PREPARED GOODS, DAIRY) BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROX. 125 LBS WORTH $$ WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE BAR BEER COOLERS AND THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER ARE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS UNDER THE SODA RACK AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE HOOD VENT ABOVE THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT DRAIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACKPACKS, JACKETS) BEING STORED ON THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE.
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Jan 22, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE THE COLD WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE THE COLD WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 13, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN METAL FLOORING AND EXPOSED DIRT FROM FLOOR/GROUND. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE ONE COMPARTMENT SCRAPPER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT END OF COOKS LINE NEXT TO WALL WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 53.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COOKED READY TO EAT ROAST BEEF AT 47.4F, CHEESE AT 47.4F, BEEF AT 47.3F AND CHICKEN AT 53.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL PONDS TO BE WITH ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY SANITIZING AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET DISH ROOM FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED DURING INSPECTION TO NOTIFY OF INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 60 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF BER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN METAL FLOORING AND EXPOSED DIRT FROM FLOOR/GROUND AND EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER AT ENTRANCE TO SAME COOLER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE ONE COMPARTMENT SCRAPPER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 12, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER BY WALL AT END OF COOKING STATION TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT INSIDE COOLER. ALSO MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO NOTED SOME LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AT THE BAR AND DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING PER CITY CODE.
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Jun 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN KITCHEN FLOOR DRY AT CORNERS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AT KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINKS STOPPERS AT BAR 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT 1COMP PREP SINK AND AT KITCHEN 3COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOLTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 19, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN SANITARY AND MAINTAINED THAT WAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IS DIRTY. CLEAN THE DIRTY BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN DISPOSAL UNIT.
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May 12, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IS HOLDING 60 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE WALK-IN FOOD COOLER HAS A HEAVY ICE BUILDUP AND FOOD IS BEING MOVED TO THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER AT THIS TIME, EMERGENCY REFRIGERATION REPAIR IS ON THE WAY OVER. REPAIR ALL REFRIGERATION SO IT HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 F OR LESS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. 10 POUNDS OF TUNA SALAD, HUMMUS AND COLD CUTS WERE HELD AT 57 F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, APPROXIMATELY $50.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVER 25 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE AREA AND ABOVE THE BAR, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN OFF ALL RESIDUE ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DIRTY KITCHEN KNIVES FOUND IN THE KNIFE HOLDER, KNIVES AND HOLDER WERE TAKEN DOWN FOR SANITIZING, MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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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. THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN SANITARY AND MAINTAINED THAT WAY.
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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. THE FLOOR IS DIRTY. CLEAN THE DIRTY BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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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. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND THE HOT LINE AND DISHROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN DISPOSAL UNIT.
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Aug 6, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violations from 3/3/09 visit, not corrected at this time. (#32-ice build-up on condensers of bar coolers; #34-floors of walk-in cooler in poor repair buckled & open gap by the door area; #35-dust/grease build-up on filters at hood of cooking equipment; #38-faucet leakes at rear 3-comp sink & bar handsink). Must maintain.
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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. Ice build-up noted inside condenser of walk-in cooler- must maintain.
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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. Following need cleaning: interior of bar 3-comp sink, floors of bar cooler, condensers of same cooler, shelves of walk-in cooler, due to dust/dirt.
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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 around/behibd equipment & in walk-in cooler must be kept clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Following leaks noted: at hot water knobs of bar sinks, bottom left pipe of rear 3-comp sink-must fix.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dylan's Tavern & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dylan's Tavern & Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dylan's Tavern & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Dylan's Tavern & Grill.

Has Dylan's Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dylan's Tavern & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dylan's Tavern & Grill 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 Dylan's Tavern & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dylan's Tavern & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.