Hawksmoor
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Hawksmoor, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up 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.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11---OBSERVED (2) TWO BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED (2) TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58
86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) TWO BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58
74
Dec 31, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS OR BUSSING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
90
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 105.6F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRUBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
50
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
14
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS OR BUSSING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
70
Jun 4, 2024
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ANY ALL GENDER WASHROOMS ON FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GENDER WASHROOMS ON FIRST,SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS.
53
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hawksmoor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hawksmoor on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hawksmoor?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hawksmoor.
Has Hawksmoor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hawksmoor have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hawksmoor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants