Ravinia Brewing Company

2601 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Ravinia Brewing Company stretching back to 2021. On Aug 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 10 times.

Ravinia Brewing Company's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment (PIC) OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2621949 DATED 8/8/25 WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. (#25) 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS, AND BRUNCH MENUS, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY WEBSITE) (#38) 6-501.111- OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL BLACK FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BEER GARDEN DOOR AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL, AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. (48) 4-302.14: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR BAR WARE WASHING AREA. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. (60) 8-404.13(B:4): Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUSLY CITIED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 04/11/2024 REPORT#: 2592594 NOT CORRECTED: #58 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN ATTIC, WATER IS LEAKING ONTO PAPER PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WATER-DAMAGED PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN ATTIC, WATER IS LEAKING ONTO PAPER PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WATER-DAMAGED PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DUMP SINK LEAKING AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2621558 DATED FOR 7/31/25 WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. (#3) 2-102.14-FOOD OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. (#25) 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS, AND BRUNCH MENUS, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY WEBSITE) (#38) 6-501.111- OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL BLACK FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BEER GARDEN DOOR AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL, AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. (48) 4-302.14: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR BAR WARE WASHING AREA. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. (60) 8-404.13(B:4): Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUSLY CITIED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 04/11/2024 REPORT#: 2592594 NOT CORRECTED: #58 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM RECENT INSPECTION DATED 7/31/25 REPORT# 2621558. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment (PIC) OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15: **C** Can Openers OBSERVED COMMMERICAL CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CAN OPENER BLADE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN ATTIC, WATER IS LEAKING ONTO PAPER PRODUCTS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE ALL WATER DAMAGED PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DUMP SINK LEAKING AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 11 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND SINK AT BAR NEAR BEER GARDEN. ENTERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COD FISH RANGING IN TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F-50.5F, CHICKEN AT 46.6F, BURGER PATTIES 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR BAR WARE WASHING AREA. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN NOT ACCESSIBLE TO STAFF & CUSTOMERS ON PREMISES ARE OPEN AND OPERATING. PLUMBERS ARE ON SITE TOILET ROOMS REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO CLEANUP KIT AND CORRESPONDING CLEANUP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH THE ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITIED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 04/11/2024 REPORT#: 2592594 NOT CORRECTED: #58 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HANDSINK BLOCKED BY BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE BAR HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS, AND BRUNCH MENUS, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BEER GARDEN DOOR AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL, AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGEAT BAR HANDSINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMMMERICAL CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CAN OPENER BLADE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN ATTIC, WATER IS LEAKING ONTO PAPER PRODUCTS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE ALL WATER DAMAGED PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. 100PPM CHLORINE
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-12.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED (RIGHT SIDE DOOR). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST ADD A STATEMENT ON THE MENU BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 6, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ravinia Brewing Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ravinia Brewing Company on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ravinia Brewing Company?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Ravinia Brewing Company.

Has Ravinia Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ravinia Brewing Company have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ravinia Brewing Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ravinia Brewing Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ravinia Brewing Company is inspected around two times per year on average.