The Hurley Tap

1645 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 20 inspections at The Hurley Tap, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Hurley Tap is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

20
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED BY ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.
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95
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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90
Mar 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 12, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 10, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 WOMENS EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AT 60F. ALSO NOTED MENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 63F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VRIETY OF CHEESE 20 LBS, MILK AND CREAM 30 HALF GALLONS, VARIETY OF SAUCES 20 GALLONS, CHICKEN 5 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESRANGING FROM 48F - 50F. LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COL HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 50 - 60 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY( FRONT BAR, FOOD PREPARATION AREA). SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE SIGNIFICANTLY MINIMIZED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS, AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE IN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT OF FREEZER DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS IN THE ORIGIAL CONTAIERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA IN FRONT OF ICE BIN. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 6, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CELIING AND WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM(1). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 28, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOPPING A PLATE WITH CHEESE AND TOPPINGS USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED A SEPARATE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE WITH GLOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, THEN AFTER THE CONVERSATION GOING TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, WASHING HANDS, AND APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. INFORMED STAFF THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO ALL AEMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY* BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. *ACTIVITY IS DEFINED AS THE FOLLOWING: TAKING OUT THE TRASH, TOUCHING THEIR FACE, TALKING ON CELLPHONE, TOUCHING CASH, GOING TO THE BATHROOM, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 79.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANUAL WASHING OF ALL TABLEWARE AND DRINKING UTENSILS SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE USE OF WARM WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN UP THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE A FINAL TEMP OF 112F BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE NOZZLES OF ALL SODA GUNS AT THE MAIN AND SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK TAPE AROUND THE HVAC SYSTEM ABOVE THE BAR MENTIONED IN THE COMPLAINT. HVAC WAS NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUT MANAGER MENTIONED THAT IT WAS DRIPPING ON THE CHAIRS AND FLOOR NEAR THE BAR A FEW DAYS AGO. MUST CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE TAPE AROUND THE HVAC TO PREVENT DRIPPAGE IN THE FUTURE.
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70
Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT SMALL BAR AT PRIVATE PARTY ROOM.ROOM IS SECLUDED AND WITH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.ALSO MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR ANY KIND OF HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY EVERONE ENTERING PREP AREA.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED BARTENDER HANDLING COMPUTER/ORDERS WIPING DOWN AREA,CASH AND ETC., AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP METAL GLASS/SHAKER AND SERVED ICE TO CUSTOMERS DRINKS.NO ICE SCOOP ON SITE BEHIND THE BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED A WATER PITCHER WITH HANDLE FOR TODAY TO SERVE ICE HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MENTIONED TASK.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM PIPE BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT ONTO WHOLE PEELED ONIONS OTHER PRODUCE, WHICH IS STORED ON SHELVES BELOW THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND REMOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT AND REPAIR CAUSE.PRODUCE REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SHELF. ALSO NO ICE SCOOP PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR,BARTENDER USES METAL GLASS/SHAKER TO SERVE ICE WITH DRINKS TO CUSTOMERS.OBSERVED DISCHARGE POP DISPENSER INSTALLED UNDER THE COUNTER PARTIALLY ABOVE UNCOVERED ICE BIN, NO DISCHARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER SO DISCHARGE WATER LEAKS ONTO ICE CUBES WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.NEED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED POP GUN TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GRIMES ON TOP THE CONTAINER,AND GROUND SOAKED WITH WASTE OIL UNDER AND AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.EXCESS FLIES,INSECT,BEES ON THE MENTIONED AREA.ALSO EXCESS WATER ON GROUND FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN DISCHARGE WATER PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ON BOTH SIDE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRAY DUCT TAPE USED ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE METAL FOOD RACK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNEVEN, OPENED DUE TO WATER ON FLOOR FROM BOKEN WASTE WATER PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE,ALSO DUCT TAPE ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE,MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE.WATER SEEPING FROM FLOOR/TO UNDER THE EAST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OUTSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA MENTIONED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLERS, BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT SMALL BAR AT PRIVATE PARTY ROOM.ROOM IS SECLUDED AND WITH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.ALSO MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR ANY KIND OF HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY EVERONE ENTERING PREP AREA.
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61
Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM SANITIZER AT RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT SERVICE COMPANY TO REPAIR MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO SANITIZING RINSE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS, FRONT BAR HANDSINK WITH NO SOAP REAR PREP AREA SINK OBSTRUCTED FROM USE AS WELL AS WATER TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM SHUT OFF VALVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CONDIMENTS STORED IN SERVICE ICE FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) FOOD NOT PROTECTED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE..CHICKEN, SOUP, TACOS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CERTIFICATE AND HAVE PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZASRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREPED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS. GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REOMVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FRONT AND REAR BAR, AND THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED SOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. LEAK AT FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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 90-100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LIQUOR AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Jun 27, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wooden in basement storage area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install separation or swing door for both areas.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fan covers in walk-in unit, interior panel of ice machine and prep table surface not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exposed brick walls not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shater-proof bulb.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bottom left side of three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair leak.
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70
May 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wooden in basement storage area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install separation or swing door for both areas.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fan covers in walk-in unit, interior panel of ice machine and prep table surface not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exposed brick walls not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shater-proof bulb.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bottom left side of three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair leak.
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70
Jul 3, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean multi-use kitchen utensils must be stored properly and inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced also found gaskets at the 2 door cooler,walk-in-cooler in poor repair must repair,maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found interior bottom compartments of the deep fryers dirty,clean deep fryers in detail.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair water leak at pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink kitchen area,detail clean ventilation covers throughout the premises.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Provide,maintain working thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA BETWEEN SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP AT WALK-IN FREEZER OUT SIDE AREA
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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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF DOOR REAR AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED,DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MULTI-USE DISHWARE IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STRORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.
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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.FOUND SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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.SECTION OF CEILING OVER SPICE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hurley Tap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hurley Tap on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Hurley Tap?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Hurley Tap.

Has The Hurley Tap's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Hurley Tap have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hurley Tap 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 The Hurley Tap inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hurley Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.