Puttery
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Puttery has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on May 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Puttery on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2025
Complaint
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND BOTH THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BARS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #9 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON THE BRUNCH MENU WHICH INCLUDES RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS AND STEAK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND BOTH THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND CONVECTION OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BENEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 31, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR TO TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK, YELLOW, AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS AND USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUS VIDE PORK BELLY ON MENU AND SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WITHOUT VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SOUS VIDE OPERATIONS UNTIL VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR SOUS VIDE COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT HAACP PLAN PROPOSAL TO CDPH AND WAIT FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 28, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puttery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puttery on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puttery?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Puttery.
Has Puttery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Puttery have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Puttery 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 Puttery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puttery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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