The Graystone Tavern

3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Graystone Tavern 15 times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent visit was on May 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F. MANAGER WAS AWARE OF ISSUE AND COOLER WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AWAITING REPAIRS. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE An ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL WITH SAID CERTIFICATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION CURRENTLY HAS A MANAGER TRAINING CLASS, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE BINS WITH NAMES OF CONTENTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCOOPS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SCOOPS AND TONGS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGER INVERTED ALL AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE FRYERS AND BELOW THE OVENS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND BUILT UP WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN BACK CORNER AWAY FROM 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED AWAY AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Apr 1, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN BEER KEG COOLER FLOOR LITTERED UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BEER KEG WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Mar 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN BEER KEG COOLER FLOOR LITTERED UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BEER KEG WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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May 3, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(CINSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER, RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THICK GREASE, OLD FOOD PARTICLES, AND DIRT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17NOTED HOLES ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Apr 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER, RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THICK GREASE, OLD FOOD PARTICLES, AND DIRT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH THICK GREASE AND GRIM, STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AND DIRT, MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. RECOMMENDED TO UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Jul 21, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED OR NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, COOLERS DOOR GASKETS MUST TIGHT FIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANANGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR/AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE.
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Sep 18, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLERS AT THE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN BEER COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH BEER SPILLS AND DIRT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY CEILING WALLS STAINED WITH FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT BOTH MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS AT THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 2, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS AT BASEMENT AND DEEP FRYER AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS FROM BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL AFFFECTED AREAS. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AT BASEMENT AT REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT RAT HARBORAGE. FOUND FLOOR DRAINS AT BASEMENT NOT COVERED. MUST COVER WITH DRAIN COVERS. FOUND FLOORS AT BASEMENT AND DEEP FRYER AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL.
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Sep 22, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN DARK BLACK STAINS ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL KITCHEN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR: NOTED PLASTIC WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALLS AND CEILING, CORNER GUARDS MISSING AND EXPOSING DRYWALL, UNSEALED DRYWALL PANELING AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT, EXPOSED DRYWALL AND FRAMING AROUND REAR KITCHEN SERVICE WINDOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM WALLS SURROUNDING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WHERE COOLERS ARE LOCATED.
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Sep 15, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL BLACK MINI-FRIDGE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F. OBSERVED SMALL SILVER MINI-FRIDGE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56 DEGREES F. NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN EACH OF THESE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNITS ARE HOLDING 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. IN THE STEAM TABLE, NOTED 2 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $15: CHICKEN, 88 DEGREES F; AU JUS, 118 DEGREES F; COOKED ONIONS, 91 DEGREES F; COOKED PEPPERS, 93 DEGREES F. IN THE SMALL BLACK MINI FRIDGE, NOTED 4 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $10: SOUR CREAM, 51 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 47 DEGREES F. IN THE SILVER MINI FRIDGE, NOTED 40 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $85: FISH, 58 DEGREES F; SAUSAGE, 54 DEGREES F; BEEF, 56 DEGREES F; SHRIMP, 50 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 51 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 48 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREP, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN BASEMENT. NOTED APPROX. 15 DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM IN BACK LEFT CORNER AND APPROX. 6 DROPPINGS NEAR WALL UNDER AND TO RIGHT OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IN SMALL GRAY AND BLACK REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER LID WHERE INSULATION IS EXPOSED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE FOLLOWING SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE: THE WOODEN BASE OF THE ANGRY ORCHARD TAP AND THE SHELVES ON THE GRAY METAL-FRAMED SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF SMALL BLACK AND SILVER REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PERIMETER OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN DARK BLACK STAINS ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL KITCHEN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR: NOTED PLASTIC WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALLS AND CEILING, CORNER GUARDS MISSING AND EXPOSING DRYWALL, UNSEALED DRYWALL PANELING AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT, EXPOSED DRYWALL AND FRAMING AROUND REAR KITCHEN SERVICE WINDOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM WALLS SURROUNDING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WHERE COOLERS ARE LOCATED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. IN BETWEEN LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES, NOTED BOXES, BINS AND OTHER UNUSED/EXCESS MATERIALS. NOTED ITEMS CLUTTERING FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE MATERIALS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE REMAINING MATERIALS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BAG, JACKET) ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS. MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS LABLES INSIDE WALK IN AND REACH IN UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA,IN BAR AREA.STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) IN THE B.ASEMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Comments: FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BY DISH MACHINE, IN THE DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FOOD AREA,THE BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN,BAR FRONT AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMEN VENTILATION NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA UNDER THE PIPES. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOODHANDLER ON SITE INSTRUCTED NEED TO PROVIDE THIS FOR THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED STEAK CUT IN SLICES 12 LBS, 60.0F,AND COOKED SHRIMP 5LBS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. THIS WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER (TEMP OF THE COOLER IS 40.0F)BY THE GRILL AREA. OWNER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT, COST $63.00, TOTAL 17 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA HAS BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TO THE WATER TRAY, THIS IS WHERE THE ICE IS BING MADE, ALSO OBSERVED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE OUTSIDE TRAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 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: OBSERVED MORE THAN 10 HOUSE FLIES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA,10 IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE MOP SINK,IN STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT,FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA 7-8,AND IN THE KITCHEN 7 TOTAL. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, OBSERVED FLY GLUE STRIP IN THE BAR AREA BY THE DISHES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY GLUE STRIP, ELIMINATE HOUSE FLIES AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT ON SITE NOR ARE CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS LABLES INSIDE WALK IN AND REACH IN UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA,IN BAR AREA.STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BY DISH MACHINE, IN THE DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FOOD AREA,THE BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN,BAR FRONT AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD /FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMEN VENTILATION NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA UNDER THE PIPES. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOODHANDLER ON SITE INSTRUCTED NEED TO PROVIDE THIS FOR THE NEXT INSPECTION
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55
Dec 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND NO COLD WATER AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE, ARE PRESENT AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE PREP AREA AND DISH AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN WITH THE BAR ENTRY WAY AND THE HALLWAY ENTRYWAY WITHOUT ADEQUATE BARRIERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A BARRIER AT BOTH ENTRYWAYS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER PRESENT ON SITE NOR ARE CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN THE KITCHEN UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Graystone Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Graystone Tavern on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Graystone Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at The Graystone Tavern.

Has The Graystone Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Graystone Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Graystone Tavern 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 The Graystone Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Graystone Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.