Pilot Project Brewing

3469-3473 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Pilot Project Brewing. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection 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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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Jun 17, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 52.7F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING REPAIRS FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TO BE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE WHILE LINES ARE INSTALLED, AND IS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONING AT 70F. UNIT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. PREP TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BOTHG UNTIL COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON THE RIGHT SIDE THAT IS TORN AND PEELING. OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER THAT IS TORN ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE ICE BIN IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW, CREATING A SMALL PUDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM (ONE OF TWO SINKS) TO HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND FEMALE BATHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATE PIPE/EXPOSED PIPE DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND NOT INTO AN AVAILABLE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND DIRECT LINE TO ALLOW FOR APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE TO ELIMINATE ANY SPILLAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pilot Project Brewing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pilot Project Brewing on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pilot Project Brewing?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pilot Project Brewing.

Has Pilot Project Brewing's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pilot Project Brewing have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pilot Project 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.