Goodtimes Brewery

3827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Goodtimes Brewery. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Goodtimes Brewery is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jun 3, 2025

License

7 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS AND UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IIN PREP COOLERS AND IN DRY STORAGE BINS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES TO ALLOW FOR SCOOP HANDLES TO NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, STORAGE BOXES, AND UTENSILS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE SPACE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE BY LADDER NEAR THE MAIN OFFICES IN BREWING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SPACE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE BY LADDER NEAR THE MAIN OFFICES IN BREWING AREA TO HAVE MANY BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COATING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ENTIRE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A ORDER/TICKET HOLDER TAPED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY TAPE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ALTERNATIVE TO HOLD THE ORDER/TICKET HOLDER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE SERVER AREA IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH OF THE MAIN BAR TO NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK FREE FROM LEAKS. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE SOUTHERN MOST SMALL BAR TO HAVE LOW PRESSURE FROM THE HOT WATER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE OVEN EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND LOOSE DEBRIS SUCH AS NAPKINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goodtimes Brewery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goodtimes Brewery on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Goodtimes Brewery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Goodtimes Brewery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Goodtimes Brewery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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