Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness

901 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE OVER 120F AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THIS SINK CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Mar 6, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (OYSTERS, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 8, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM BASE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BARREL ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE DO NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness 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 Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Diageo Americas Supply, Inc. — Guinness is inspected around three times per year on average.

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