Murphy's Bleachers
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Murphy's Bleachers stretching back to 2010. Murphy's Bleachers was last inspected on May 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Murphy's Bleachers on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA (LEADING TO OUTDOOR STAIRWELL BETWEEN WALK-IN FREEZER AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE) WITH LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BENEATH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP OR REPAIR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OPENING TIGHT-FITTING AND FREE OF GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR FRONT BAR AREA) TO BE SOILED WITH RUST BUILDUP AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF RUST AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERT IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES UPPER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE LIDS OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION BINS. PLASTIC BEING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.----NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A GUARD ON METAL SHELVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PLASTIC CUP STORAGE AREA/ROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PIZZA OVENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF BARS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS (BEER) ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT AT THE BASEMENT DRY/FOOD STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 20, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND DUST WHERE KITCHENWARE (CUTTING BOARDS) WAS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR PAINT SAID SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AT ALL RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE (SEASONAL) BASEBALL FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MEN'S GUEST/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 69.5 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER THAT REACHES AT LEAST 100 F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND DUST WHERE KITCHEN WARE (CUTTING BOARDS) WERE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR PAINT SAID SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AT ALL RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE (SEASONAL) BASEBALL FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNS AT SOME HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ONE OF THREE ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CONDIMENT CUPS USED FOR MAYONNAISE AT THE COLD HOLDING LINE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SERVING SPOONS OR TONGS FOR FOOD SERVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE UNUSED FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Jun 30, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE ON PROPER SHELVING AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MUSEUM AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES INSIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED SAUSAGE AT 49.5F, CHICKEN AT 49.5F, CHEESE AT 53.6F, TUNA SALAD AT 46.9F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 50.4F, BEEF AT 50.7F. APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS OR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS WITH BEARDS, MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SHELVING MUST HAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THE METAL SHELVING NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST /DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AND RUST AT METAL FRONT PANEL INSIDE THE WEST ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.CLEAN /REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS,DUST,AND GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN,GRILL AREA,ALL BAR AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS RUSTY,SURFACE POROUS NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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May 25, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND FAUCET NECK NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AND RUST AT METAL FRONT PANEL INSIDE THE WEST ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.CLEAN /REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS,DUST,AND GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN,GRILL AREA,ALL BAR AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS RUSTY,SURFACE POROUS NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIQUID SPILLAGE ON CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN, BY THE PREP WEST COOLER. REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT GRILL COOKING AREA DUE TO THE OTHER EXPOSED SINK AWKWARDS OF LOCATION INSTALLED,NOT INSTALLED BY NORTH PREP/SERVING AREA.INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE SOAP,PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS:CIGARETTE BUTTS,CONTAINERS,BOXES ETC FROM CEMENT GROUND AT GANG WAY WERE TWO COMMERCIAL LOCKED ICE BOXES ARE INSTALLED,KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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70
Jul 24, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE (BASEMENT)AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE (MAIN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE REAR PREP AREA ROOM MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, SAND DOWN/RESURFACE AND REPAINT/RESEAL LARGE TOP OF THE WOODEN PREP TABLE TOP SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. IN THE GRILLROOM COOKING AREA MUST REPLACE CHIPPED AND RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TOP EXHAUST PORTION OF BOTH FRYERS, THE LEFT HAND SIDE EXTERIOR AND IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD-UP. IN THE BASEMENT AREA CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO THE STEEP STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BAR AREA AND THE OTHER ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. IN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR LARGE PREP ROOM MUST HAVE THE FURNACE DRAINAGE PIPE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR PAN OR A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AT ALL TIMES CLEANING BOTTLES STORED IN THE CLEANING EQUPTMENT AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 2, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HADLERS.
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES (UPPER PORTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN POOR REPAIR (ABOVE PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT SOUTH BAR ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTON NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT SOUTH BAR ALSO MUST CALIBRATE HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS FOR CONTINUOUS WATER FOR 15 SECONDS MINIMAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HADLERS.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLES NOT MAINTAINED AT THE GRILL/BAR. OBSERVED SYRUP DISCOLORATION IN THE NOZZLE AND HOLSTER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SODA NOZZLES REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAINING 3-COMPARTMNET SINK AT THE 2ND BAR ACROSS FROM THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT REMOVED RUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN FIRST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW IN MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOUTH BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAVE PROPER DRAIN TUBING TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS AT ALL MACHINES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 19, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS,HOODS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE SOUTH BAR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Jun 2, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.
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May 26, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE .FAX(#312-746-4240) A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072513-11
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED MAIN DOORS(FRONT,SIDE AND REAR AREA)NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED MICE DROOPINGS BEHIND MAIN BAR, ON SHELF.ALSO AT SMALL KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072513-11
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR LARGE PIZZA SPATULA(ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD, BLACK SUBSTANCE).REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR .REMOVE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH KITCHEN.CLEAN ALL POP GUNS(SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP)BEHIND BAR AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA, CORNES,WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND BIHIND BARS.
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Aug 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-09.REPORT #156855. (#32)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.NOTED RUST BUILD-UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000062653-15
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FILTERS IN PREP AREA(GRILL ROOM)GREASE BUILD-UP.CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FOOD SPILLED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Murphy's Bleachers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Murphy's Bleachers on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Murphy's Bleachers?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Murphy's Bleachers.
Has Murphy's Bleachers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Murphy's Bleachers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Murphy's Bleachers 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 Murphy's Bleachers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Murphy's Bleachers is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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