Guild Row

2607 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Guild Row stretching back to 2022. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS ON ADJACENT SURFACES.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED TOILET ROOM USED AS A STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON DOOR TO PREVENT USE AS A TOILET ROOM.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BREAD, PIZZA SAUCE, PEPPERONI PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED SOME BOXES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE MIXING BOWL AND DOUGH DIVIDER IN PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT SAME LOCATION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Feb 23, 2022

License

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NORTH WEST ROLL-UP DOOR WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SPLASH GUARDS AT COOKING LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERMANENT SPLASH GUARDS AT THE COOKING LINE HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guild Row last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guild Row on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guild Row?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guild Row.

Has Guild Row's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guild Row have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guild Row 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 Guild Row inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guild Row is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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