Old Irving Brewing
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025
86
Score
Old Irving Brewing has been inspected 22 times since 2016. The most recent visit was on Jun 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Old Irving Brewing is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLER LOCATED OPPOSTE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIDS ON 2 OF 6 DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
May 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, CORNMEAL, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.
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Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN BOTH BEER STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND DRIPPING FROM OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, CORNMEAL, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HOT FOODS PREP AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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70
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BREWERY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BREWERY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 54F - 60F IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE INCREASED THE HOTWATER TANKS TEMPERATURE TO 165F AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. HOTWATER TEMPERATURE NOW REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTUPLE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. WOOD). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF THREE DOOE COOLER PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE 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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. WOOD). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS.
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74
Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Jul 10, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SWITCH FROM WASH TO FINAL RINSE/SANITIZE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT IT IS SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS WITH HOT WATER ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FISH AT 45F, CHEESE AT 50F, HAM AT 46F, CUT TOMATOES AT 64F, STEAK AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, AND OCTOPUS AT 46F INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. ALSO OBSERVED FISH AT 64F THAWING IN COLD WATER IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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May 23, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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86
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS AND SALAD DRESSINGS PREPARED ON SITE) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY TCS FOODS AFTER THE USE BY DATE HAS PAST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566095 ON 10/27/22 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FODD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/27/22 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PULLED PORK AT 160F) WAS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MAXIMUM REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OBSERVED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA LISTED AS A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KID'S MEALS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA AS A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FROM THE KID'S MEAL MENU PER 7-38-060.
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERDSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FODD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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82
Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE ON DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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95
Jun 7, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER (BRISKET 45.7F, STEAK 45.5F, CHICKEN 46.1, TURKEY 45.1F, MILK 45.3, SOUR CREAM 45.0F). INSTRUCTED CHEF TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $350. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 12/29/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TURKEY, BRISKET, BURGERS, STEAK) ARE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETE AT 3:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN ACCORDANCE TO LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS (BURGER/STEAK) SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT GRILL AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE ON DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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43
Dec 29, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS COLESLAW ST 50.0F, STEAK AT 48.1F, AND HAMBURGER AT 53.1F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOOD DURING STORAGE IN PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $124.52 AND TOTAL 26.5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, BOWLS, TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MUST BE REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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70
Dec 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE A SANDWICH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE SANDWICH WAS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR COFFEE PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF SOOT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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37
Apr 30, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.---------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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90
May 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR BY THE BREAD MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 55.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BREADED CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. TEMP AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID ITEM WORTH $100.00 AND TOTAL 12 LBS. DURING INSPECTION.
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL WALLS OF THE ICE MAKE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER.
16
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #1950947 DATED 8/22/16.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE BREAD MIXER AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide stem thermometers.
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Aug 2, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found exposed waste water pipe over bar and dining room area. Must enclose waste water pipe above food (drink) service areas. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
16
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found raw wood under bar top. Must seal wood so that it can be easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found brick walls in dining unclean. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide stem thermometers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Irving Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Irving Brewing on file is from Jun 24, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Irving Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Old Irving Brewing.
Has Old Irving Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Irving Brewing have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Old Irving Brewing 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 Old Irving Brewing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Irving Brewing is inspected around two times per year on average.
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