Society 2201

2201 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Mar 8, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Society 2201 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 8, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Society 2201's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 8, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Society 2201 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 8, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR ON WESTSIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE(NO TOUCHING ICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BUILD UP OF RESIDUE UNDER SHELF HOLDING SODA CONTAINERS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 25, 2022

License

5 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SEATING AREAS IN THE BAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BETWEEN THE RED SEATING AREA AND THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLERS AT THE BAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STANDING WATER AND RUSTING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ANY BEVERAGES PLACED IN COOLING UNITS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF STANDING LIQUID UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING IN AREA. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD BEHIND THE POS SYSTEM AND BOTTLE STAND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE POTATO CUTTER COMING LOOSE FROMT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING SPACE FOR POSSIBLE HARBORING OF INSECTS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Society 2201 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Society 2201 on file is from Mar 8, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Society 2201?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Society 2201.

Has Society 2201's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Society 2201 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Society 2201 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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