Tailgators

6726 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2012

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Tailgators is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 7, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 7, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tailgators trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be replaced/repaired.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving not clean needs cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving needs cleaning.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean need cleaning.

Mar 5, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. PORTION OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA GREASY,MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ANY INSECTS FROM ENTERING

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tailgators last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tailgators on file is from Mar 7, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Tailgators' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tailgators have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tailgators 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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