Pour Decisions
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Pour Decisions, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the 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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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 20, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SWINGING DOORS TO 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR/REMOVE WATER STAINS ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, SIGN ON DOOR. TWO ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR ARE WORKING WITH HOT& COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED ON INTERIOR HOSES INSIDE SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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: 020OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AROUND THE BAR ON THE 1ST LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SWINGING DOORS TO 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR/REMOVE WATER STAINS ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, SIGN ON DOOR. TWO ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR ARE WORKING WITH HOT& COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6 OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GLASS WATER BOTTLES,THE OPENINGS ARE TOO SMALL TO SANITIZE BOTTLES PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,1ST FL. BAR AREA CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,DOWN ROD ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT,PREP TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,PIPES ,OVEN,STOVE,1ST FL. BAR HAND SINK BASIN,1ST & 2ND FL.BAR AREA EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON 1ST FL. IN HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,TORN CARPET ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL..MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & CEILING,LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT & MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT , CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS IN BASEMENT
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Nov 25, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Nov 24, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588498 DATED 11/17/15. FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. LOWER AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH YELLOWISH/BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. TAGGED THE ICE MAKER HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN/LADIES WASHROOM (ONE OUT OF THREE WASHROOM)IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A WALL PANELING BEHIND THE SODA WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE DRY STORGE ROOM. FILTER OF THE COOLER IN THE IST FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUKATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. LOWER AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH YELLOWISH/BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN/LADIES WASHROOM (ONE OUT OF THREE WASHROOM)IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A WALL PANELING BEHIND THE SODA WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE DRY STORGE ROOM. FILTER OF THE COOLER IN THE IST FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUKATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COLD PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1198940 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198940 DATED 6/26/14 #32-MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUSY CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COLD PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 180F WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FINAL RINSE GAGE READING AT 159F AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READS 180F, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-5426. OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT MAINTAIN A PREP TABLE WITH SLICER, BOX FREEZER OR OTHER FOOD PREP STATIONS UNDER BASEMENT CEILING SEWER LINES. MUST MOVE OR INSTALL A CEILING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LARGE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER CLOSER TO SINK, AT 1ST FLOOR PREP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF MIDDLE WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BAR OR REMOVE SODA GUNS. EXTREMELY DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. APPROX. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. CLEAN AND MOP FLOOR OF BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE LOOSE BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS AND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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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. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pour Decisions last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pour Decisions on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pour Decisions?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pour Decisions.
Has Pour Decisions' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pour Decisions have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pour Decisions 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 Pour Decisions inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pour Decisions is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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