Howl at the Moon
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Howl at the Moon has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Howl at the Moon was last inspected on Feb 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Howl at the Moon's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS, DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONSMOOTH BUMPY RUBBER INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDERS IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER NOZZLE HOLDERS IN SAID AREAS NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALKIN LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST ON BLACK SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BLACK SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER INSTALLED AT PREP/DUMP SINK IN REAR BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN REAR BAR ON FIRST FLOOR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BAR ON OR NEAR STAIRS. OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON RAISED TILED AREA LEADING INTO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA IN REAR BAR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED RUSTED AND NON SMOOTH AREAS OF WALKIN COOLER FLOORS IN BASEMENT(NEAR WALKIN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOORS OF BOTH WALKIN COOLERS IN BASEMENT(NEAR WALKIN FREEZER)FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Apr 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NONSMOOTH RUBBER INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDERS IN FRONT WESTSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER NOZZLE HOLDER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Apr 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-48.6F(PORK SAUSAGE 46.9F, BACON 48.0F AND SALSA 48.6F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $25 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UPRIGHT TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON BACK OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NONSMOOTH RUBBER INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDERS IN FRONT WESTSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER NOZZLE HOLDER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR LONG FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN BACK BAR IN AREA NEAR ICE BIN AND OPEN AREA BETWEEN BAR AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN NOZZLES SLIGHTLY SOILED LOCATED AT MAIN FLOOR BARS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOODEN MOVEABLE SHELF USED AS STORAGE IN COOKLINE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AN ANSI/NSF APPROVED MATERIAL NEAR THE COOKLINE UNIT THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GUARD ON STAND-UP FAN IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN THE COOKLINE BASEMENT FLOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ABOVE HANDSINK ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR LOCATED IN BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jan 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK FULLY SUPPLIED WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COMMERCIAL SMOKER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHCIAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK FULLY SUPPLIED WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION NUMBER #2182107 DATED 6/28/2018. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE NORTH WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY BEER BOTTLES, CIGARETTE STUBS, AND OTHER TRASH ON GROUND IN ALLEY AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALLEY IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COMMERCIAL SMOKER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHCIAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT, IN FRONT OF DUMBWAITER AND IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MEDIUM SIZED BULK PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, PASTA AND SUGAR IN THE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A CORRODED GREASE TRAP LID UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED OUT FLOOR INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND BROKEN TILE AT STEPS IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE DUMD WAITER, REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ACROSS SMALL REAR STOVE.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT KITCHEN AREA,KITCHEN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- 2 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED ASSORTED PASTAS AT 48.7F-48.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED, NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT KITCHEN AREA,KITCHEN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMPARTMENT AND THE HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPRING HINGE TO MAKE IT SELF CLOSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER OF FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. FINAL RINSE (CHLORINE) READING WAS 00 PPM. NO DISHES ARE WASHED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED PINKISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND UPRIGHT STORAGE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AROUND POP SYRUP BOXES TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE POP SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND KEEP BINS OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND MOLDY WALLS ON WALLS OF DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD, SEAL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Howl at the Moon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Howl at the Moon on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Howl at the Moon?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Howl at the Moon.
Has Howl at the Moon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Howl at the Moon have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Howl at the Moon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Howl at the Moon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Howl at the Moon is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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