Kibbitznest Books & Brews

2212 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kibbitznest Books & Brews six times, with records going back to 2016. Kibbitznest Books & Brews was last inspected on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Thermometers provided & accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM ----RAW BRICK WALL IN THE REAR DISH PREP ROOM MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES ACCURATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAR, REAR STORAGE, AND REAR DISH/PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM ----RAW BRICK WALL IN THE REAR DISH PREP ROOM MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

All food employees have food handler training

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

Jan 26, 2021

Routine

3 major violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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

Nov 29, 2017

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2016

License

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR METER,GAPS IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT LOUNGE AND BOOK ROOMS

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE NEAR FRONT WINDOW

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT,ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kibbitznest Books & Brews last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kibbitznest Books & Brews on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kibbitznest Books & Brews?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kibbitznest Books & Brews.

Has Kibbitznest Books & Brews' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kibbitznest Books & Brews have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kibbitznest Books & Brews 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 Kibbitznest Books & Brews inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kibbitznest Books & Brews is inspected about once every two years on average.

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