Pilsen Yards — Pilsen Yards/The Alderman
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
64
Score
Pilsen Yards, located at 1159-1163 W 18th St in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on September 18, 2025, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues with a food service sanitation certificate, accessible handwashing sinks, and required records. Across twelve scored inspections, Pilsen Yards has historically maintained a low-risk status.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
74
Jul 22, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Apr 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2021
Routine
5 major violations.
61
Mar 21, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Apr 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 19, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Sep 18, 2025 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. WHEN RETURNED ON SITE MANAGER PURCHASED A DUPLICATE OF CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND BEHIND BARS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD. ALSO, MUST CREATE A DATING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
14
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE OUTDOOR BAR NOT COVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
44
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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