The Tin Lizzie
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
58
Score
THE TIN LIZZIE, located at 2483 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 30, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 58, with 3 major and 5 minor violations noted. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its 14 scored evaluations.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Apr 20, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Apr 4, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 27, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 14, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 11, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 14, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 24, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 6, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 10, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 30, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE ENTRANCE/ EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BASEMENT BOC FREEZER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.---RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE BOTTOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH BASEMENT BOX FREEZER'S WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.----HOLE IN WALL AT THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST SEAL.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants