Floyd's Pub

1944 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Floyd's Pub has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.

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

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TAPED UP LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS , COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACK,MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AROUND DISH MACHINE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE,REMOVE TAPE FROM UPPER WALL PANELING IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT 1ST FL. PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BAR AREA NEED TO BE DEEP CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE BAR AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR.
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Mar 29, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 24, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRENCH DOORS AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. HUMMUS 45.3F,2.5LBS. PICO DE GALO 45.1F. 2.5LBS.HOMEMADE GARLIC AIOLI 45.0F.1LB. PEA SOUP 45.8F.1LB. COOKED MEATLOAF 50.0F.1LB.GUACOMOLE 45.3F.1LB. COOKED ONIONS 49.5F..5LB. RAW HAMBURGER 53.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10.5LBS.$13.50.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 49.1F FAR RIGHT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. CRAWLING AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/17/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRENCH DOORS AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BAR AND PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/14/16. REPORT#1960326 32 Found raw wood on inside of bar, near 3 compartment sink. Must paint or stain so that all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable (and not porous). Must maintain same. 33 Found dirt build up inside upper interior of ice machine. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain. 38 Must install exposed hand sink in bar area. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UBDER AROUN AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST CLLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items without labels. Instructed must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain same.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found utensils (cups) improperly stored inside bulk items (flour, etc). Must replace with scoops with handles (stored upright outside of food) or store utensils (without handles) outside of contents of bulk food containers. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found raw wood on inside of bar, near 3 compartment sink. Must paint or stain so that all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable (and not porous). Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found dirt build up inside upper interior of ice machine. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install exposed hand sink in bar area. Must maintain same.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID AT THE FRONT BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMET. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND MEAT CHEST FREZERS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR,CLEAN AND PAINT THE WALLS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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86
Sep 6, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1162220
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE KNOB TO COLD WATER FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Aug 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AND BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, SAW TWO LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES ON SERVICE COUNTER AREA IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO COOLERS
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Feb 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES STORED IMPROPERLY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES. DISH WASHER RACKS STORED ON FLOOR, MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN TOILET BOWLS AT LADIE & GENTLEMEN TOILETS THAT HAS STAINS, AND MOP SINK,ALSO OVENS AND OUTER WALLS OF GRILL,STOVES AND HOODWALLS ALL WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. MUST REPAIR VERY BADLY WORN OUT WOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT DINING. FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELF IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND OFFICE FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN THE OFFICE AT BASEMENT & IN LADIES TOILET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ADEQUATE LIGHTING NEEDED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AND KNOBS AT 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Floyd's Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Floyd's Pub on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Floyd's Pub?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Floyd's Pub.

Has Floyd's Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Floyd's Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Floyd's Pub 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 Floyd's Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Floyd's Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.