The Kerryman
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, The Kerryman has 23 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED (3) THREE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)CUT TOMATOES,CUT LEAFY GREENS,CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER.OBSERVED FISH AT 51.1F,CHICKEN AT 48.6F,CUT TOMATOES AT 45.5F,BLACK BEANS AT 46.1,FETA CHEESE AT 47.7 AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 48F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (3) THREE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED (2) TWO MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME AND DEBRIS AND ON THE WALL. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/DIRT UNDER THE BAR AREA ON GROUND FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SOAP DISPENSERS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON COUNTERTOPS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED & DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND DIRTY CAULK ABOVE AND BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, AND RE-CAULK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WALK IN COOLER COVERED IN DUST AND MISSING SEVERAL SCREWS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING A DISCLAIMER TO THE FOOT NOTE ( FOOD ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABEL ( SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FACE DOWN TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVES OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 19, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(a) NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( HAMBURGERS,STEAKS,ETC) SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT DISCLOSURE WIH REMINDER MUST BE ON MENUS FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY STAIR LOCATED BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AT NEXT INSPECTION
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Sep 11, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(a) NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( HAMBURGERS,STEAKS,ETC) SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT DISCLOSURE WIH REMINDER MUST BE ON MENUS FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.12(B) OSERVED ESTABLISHMENT MUST IMPLEMENT A HACCP PROCESS PLAN FOR THE FOOD,( HAMBURGERS) TO BE PACKAGED USING A REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD VACUUM PACKAGING ON PREMISES. HACCP PLAN NOT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY STAIR LOCATED BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AT NEXT INSPECTION
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Oct 23, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CACLCIUM BUILD UP ON BARS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINKS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAIN BAR FLOOR WITH FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER ALSO PREP AREA COOKLINE SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED/MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR AND REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALONG PREP COOKLINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ONE LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA CEILIING TILES PAPER PEELING. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL AS COVER FOR SHELF AT PREP BY COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DIRTY DISHES AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE CLEAN GLASSES IN BOTH BARS FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE STOVE(ONE OUT OF TWO) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN I DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS,ANDUNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST SHOW PROOF OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS)ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS OF THE BAR AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING.STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS 0PPM.(NORMAL RANGE BETWEEN 50-100PPM). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CALLED REPAIR COMPANY FOR REPAIRS.BY END OF INSPECTION REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND FIXED THE DISH WASHER. DISH WASHER IS NOW READING 50PPM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS)ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN... ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHER AREA AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USING EMPTY TIN CANS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 28, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BACK STAIRWELL. CAULK ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 21, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 48F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS, POULTRY, CHEESES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURES. OBSERVED HAM AT 45F, EGGS AT 46F, CHEESE AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44F, FETA CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 90# OF FOOD WORTH $336. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE BACK STAIRWELL ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REPLACE THE SOILED BUS RACKS USED TO STORE DISHES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BACK STAIRWELL. CAULK ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 5, 2011
Complaint
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COOLER BELOW THE GRILL.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
3 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 CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COOLER BELOW THE GRILL.
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May 24, 2010
Routine
6 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. Must label bulk containers in prep area.
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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. Cutting boards in poor repair (pits in surface of boards) and reach in prep cooler rubber door gaskets ripped (cooler at end of cookline). Must replace damaged cutting boards and gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- observed food build up on lower side of dishmachine drain board, on exterior of dishmachine and food build up inside reach in coolers door rubber gaskets. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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. Observed standin water on floor under pot wash 3-compartment sink and by cookline. Must keep floor dry throughout.
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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. Must detail clean walls throughout dishmachine area and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Bottom bar handwash bowl pipe leaking and Womens washroom left side handwash bowl water pressure low. Must repair and maintain sinks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kerryman last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Kerryman on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Kerryman?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Kerryman.
Has The Kerryman's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Kerryman have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Kerryman 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 Kerryman inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Kerryman is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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