The Perch Kitchen & Tap
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
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The health department has logged 18 inspections at The Perch Kitchen & Tap, the earliest from 2010. On Apr 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Perch Kitchen & Tap is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS REACHES A MINIMUM OF 160 F. TECHNICIAN SERVICED DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY REACHES A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE BLOCKED TRAY OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVED TRAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING HAND SINK TO FILL JUG OF WATER. HAND WASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING BEHIND BAR AREA IN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE IN ICE STORAGE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WITH SCOOP HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM ICE BIN.
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Apr 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 117 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($60) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 GALLON OF HEAVY CREAM, 1 GALLON OF MILK, AND 3 POUNDS OF MASHED POTATOES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS.
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Nov 27, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PASTA NOODLES 57.4F, AND GUACAMOLE 58.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 9, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMP. NOTED 10LBS OF HAMBURER PATTIES AT 53.3F INSIDE THE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL COST AT $85. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AT THE BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND RANCH DRESSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.8-46.4F, SHRIMP AT 46.6F, FISH AT 43.9F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.6F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 45F AND SPINACH DIP AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $493. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DUST AND CLEAN THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A TALLER SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISROOM TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES ON THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BUILDUP FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Waste pipe above liquor bottles must be encased at second floor and basement area Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler behind the bar, repair replace Broken liner inside the display cooler by the entrance of the dish room need to repair/replace
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Filters above the charcoal grill with grease build-up need to clean and maintain
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean floor behind, under the ice machine remove debris and keep floor at said area
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Nov 5, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. WORN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BAR GUNS AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL 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 IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS ALL FOOD PRODUCT IN BEER STORAGE AND COOLER MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR ON SHEVLING UNITS THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED UNDER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT HANDSINK AT DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO STOP SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL LINEN MUST BE SORTED PROPERLY AND STORED OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN LAUNDRY AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. POP GUNS AND HOLDERS. 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 IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL AND MOP SINK CLOSETS IN NEED OF ORGANIZING TO REMOVE ANY UNNECCESARY ARTICLES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COFFEE MACHINE, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE ON FLOORS ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE,AND LIQOUOR STORAGE.MUST ELEVATE ON SHELVING.ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS AND STAIRS OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILINGS IN PREP KITCHEN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 PREPARED FOODS MADE THE DAY BEFORE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 52.9-53.7'F, BUFFALO SAUCE AND SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP, APPROX. 75 POUNDS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $1582.24 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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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. ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS FRONT SERVICE AREA, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERTED AT ALL TIMES
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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 REPLACE BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST ALSO PROVIDE HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER, SAME AREA, AND PROVIDE LIDS OR COVERS FOR EXPOSED WATER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD ITEMS
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK, AND PROVIDE DRAIN TUBING TO BEER LINES AT FRONT BAR
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Mar 12, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED AT ALL TIMES.
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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 REMOVABLE KNIVE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE,EASY CLEAN.
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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 REQUIRES DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE REAR,SHELVING IN KITCHEN,FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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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.FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING,SECTION OF REAR DOOR THRESHOLD IS LOOSE MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Perch Kitchen & Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Perch Kitchen & Tap on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Perch Kitchen & Tap?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Perch Kitchen & Tap.
Has The Perch Kitchen & Tap's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Perch Kitchen & Tap have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Perch Kitchen & 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 Perch Kitchen & Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Perch Kitchen & Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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