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Embassy Public House

1435 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Embassy Public House has seven inspections in the public record. Embassy Public House was last inspected on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

Embassy Public House's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX, SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). THE FACILITY HAS USED ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS AND HAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE -COPY GIVEN TO MANAGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
78
Nov 29, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2585424 DATED 11/17/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
61
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
86
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS THE HAMBURGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554494 DATED 4/19/2022: #10 "OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR IS NOT FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
74
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CAN GOODS AND LIQUOR STORED ON RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
90
Dec 15, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT ON WALL BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OR PAINT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT BASIN IN BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT. MUST CLOSE ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
55
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Embassy Public House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Embassy Public House on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Embassy Public House?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Embassy Public House.

Has Embassy Public House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Embassy Public House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Embassy Public 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 Embassy Public House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Embassy Public House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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