Guthries Tavern

1300 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 19, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Guthries Tavern has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 19, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Guthries Tavern since Apr 19, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Guthries Tavern's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Nov 15, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 22, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE. PREMISES HANDLES PIZZA/CHEESE STICKS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND AT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE EXOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 24, 2014

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND PREVENT FUTURE BACKUPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guthries Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guthries Tavern on file is from Apr 19, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Guthries Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guthries Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guthries Tavern 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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