Memories Pub
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
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Score
Memories Pub has been inspected five times since 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Jul 23, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 2017-2022; NO 2024 NOR 2025 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED URINAL OUT OF ORDER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. FACILITY CONTAINS A LIQUOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-26-20 REPORT #2453773 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #51--OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AND ON GARDEN HOSE IN BASEMENT WHERE HOSE WILL BE CONNECTED TO CLEAN FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.#57---NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOTED ROUGH AND UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR UNDER THE BAR LARGE TRASH CAN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS UNDER THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR CONTAINING EGGS AND DELI MEATS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR AREA.
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Oct 26, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13-OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT LEAST ONCE SERVICE SINK EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN THAT WILL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND LIQUID WASTE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AND ON GARDEN HOSE IN BASEMENT WHERE HOSE WILL BE CONNECTED TO CLEAN FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-OBSERVED CLOTHES SCATTERED ON COUCH IN ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 16, 2020
License
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CHECK THE SANITIZER LEVEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK NEAR PIZZA OVEN AT BAR AREA WHERE FOOD WILL BE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE EASY ACCESS TO HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED ICE SCOOP LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE BIN IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE WITH DURABLE AND CLEAN ICE SCOOP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AND ON GARDEN HOSE IN BASEMENT WHERE HOSE WILL BE CONNECTED TO CLEAN FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT LEAST ONCE SERVICE SINK EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN THAT WILL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND LIQUID WASTE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOORS TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOTHES SCATTERED ON COUCH IN ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Memories Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Memories Pub on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Memories Pub?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Memories Pub.
Has Memories Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Memories Pub have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Memories Pub 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 Memories Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Memories Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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