Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
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Score
Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2014. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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Sep 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAD A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE THAT CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH MACHINE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINISING, AND SANITIZING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED 4 DRAWER BASE COOLER UNDER GRILL IN REAR PREP TO BE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMP OF 50.1F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE MACHINE IN-USE. FINAL RINSE AT 106.5F ON MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE ALSO VERIFIED WITH IRREVERSIBLE TESTING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH), DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F AT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# CHICKEN AT 51.6F, 10# BEEF PATTIES AT 48.6F AND 1# SALMON AT 48.2F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 16# POUNDS, $160.00 VALUE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOWPRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK WITH SPRAYER IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULB: WALK IN-COOLER, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE OR AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Mar 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt, sugar... ) not labeled . Instructed to label and maintain.
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Jun 17, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED ZUCCHINI AT 47.3 F, ARANCINI AT 46.0 F, COOKED POTATOES AT 47.0 F, AND COOKED QUINOA AT 47.5 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. WATER IS AT 85.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE CORRECTED ISSUE DURING INSPECTION AND HANDWASHING SINK NOW PROVIDES HOT WATER REACHING 100 F.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON INDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOLD DOWN COOLER LID IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ICE CREAM COOLER MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 BOTH MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH BOWL PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 CEILING LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT TUB ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Jun 30, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ICE BIN COVER FOR THE LARGE ICE BIN AT THE NORTH END OF THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS AND REAR STORAGE RACKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR REDUCE STOCK KEPT ON SITE.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYLCE. NOTED A TEMPERATURE OF 118-120 DEGREES F AT THE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYLCE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ICE BIN COVER FOR THE LARGE ICE BIN AT THE NORTH END OF THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS AND REAR STORAGE RACKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR REDUCE STOCK KEPT ON SITE.
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Mar 13, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF SALAD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch.
Has Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch 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 Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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