The Village Tap
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at The Village Tap stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/23/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2597934 NOT CORRECTED: #47-NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. #47-NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED TO HOOK THE POTATOE CUTTER TO THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. #55-NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#58-NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN SANDWICHES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED TO HOOK THE POPATOE CUTTER TO THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT AND BULB AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING WITH SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 18, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN THE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, BEEF, SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Oct 25, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IN BAR STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE CHESTS. INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE CHESTS.
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Sep 28, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTIO. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 25, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY RUSTED CHEMICAL CONTAINER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----- LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.-----MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT IE: SLICER, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED CLEAN.---HOLE IN THE METAL WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH NON-CLEANABLE, NON-SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MEN'S WASHROOM, AT THE URINAL AND TOILET. BRICK WALL IN THE LADIES WASHROOM TOILET STALL ALL WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS, HOLES AND CREVICES. WALLS MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.----CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING AND PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Aug 17, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD COLD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. A CONTAINER OF COLD SLAW HELD IN A BUS PAN INSIDE AN ICE BATH, WITH MOST ICE MELTED, AT 52.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 55.4F, CREAM BASE SALAD DRESSING AT 64.7F, ALL IN SAME BUS PAN. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP OF A PREP COOLER AT 74.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS HELD COLD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS FOODS DISCARDED AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. COLE SLAW WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 8-15-20, OTHER ASSORTED DAIRY BASED SAUCES WITH PREPARATION DATES OF 8-13-20, COOKED BEEF WITH A DATE OF 8-14-20, SHREDDED CHEESE WITH NO DATES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ON-LINE VIRTUAL MENU WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND BURGER ADDITIONS SUCH AS FRIED EGG. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. NO PAPER MENU AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND INFORMS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON THE VIRTUAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.-----MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY RUSTED CHEMICAL CONTAINER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED SEALED.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.----HOLE IN THE METAL WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH NON-CLEANABLE, NON-SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MEN'S WASHROOM, AT THE URINAL AND TOILET. BRICK WALL IN THE LADIES WASHROOM TOILET STALL ALL WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS, HOLES AND CREVICES. WALLS MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.----CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING AND PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT IE: SLICER, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BARTENDER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING A MASK OR FACIAL COVERING AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS AT THE BAR, PREPARING DRINKS AND SERVING THEM TO CUSTOMERS DINING ON THE REAR PATIO.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F. FOUND CHEESE, EGGS, MILK, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-COLESLAW AT 49.0 F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.1 F, CHEESE AT 49.2 F, ANCHOVIES AT 49.0 F, EGGS AT 49.2 F, BUTTERMILK AT 49.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 10, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER- CHILI AT 49.0 F AND CHEESE AT 46.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT 42.0 F. OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL/CEILING AROUND PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING ON PIPE ABOVE/NEXT TO DISH WASH 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL PAINT CHIPS/MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ALSO MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALL/CEILING AROUND VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) MISSING END CAPS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/LIGHT COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED PREPARED FOODS AND HOME SAUCES IN THE SMALL 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHENUNDER THE CEILING FAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN SHELVES, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENT,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF COOKING FRYERS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, WITH PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WHERE THE MEAT SLICER MACHINE IS STORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER ON THE SUM PUMP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT,WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD, WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE LIGHT BULB ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Sep 14, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, AND EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS AT BAR AREA, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, MULTI-USE UTENSILS, TABLES, CHAIRS, COUNTERS, SINKS, ETC...THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, TO SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS, CREVICES, GAPS AT WALL JUNCTION AND AROUND UTILITY LINES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND BEER GARDEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER ONE OF TWO 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVER CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. AREAS OF BLACK, SLIMEY MOLD LIKE DEPOSITS INSIDE UPPER AREA OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE UNIT, AND DISCARD ICE. MUST OBTAIN BAGGED ICE FROM AN APPROVED VENDOR. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. WHEN READY TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT IN THE KITCHEN AND AT BAR AREA, OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR AND INSICE OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, AND EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS AT BAR AREA, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER ONE OF TWO 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVER CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 1, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN SHELVES.
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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 CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, SHELVES AND SINKS IN BAR 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 AND SEAL FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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 CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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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 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR FAUCET ON ONE OF TWO 3PART SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Sep 7, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2010
Routine
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER OVEN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Village Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Village Tap on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Village Tap?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Village Tap.
Has The Village Tap's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Village Tap have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Village 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 Village Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Village Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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