Tin Roof
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
95
Score
Public records show five inspections at Tin Roof stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.
Tin Roof's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR BAR AREA. MACHINE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER MACHINE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS REMOVED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD S CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYIMG INSECTS ON 3-COMPRTMENT SINK, HAND WASHING SINKS, ON BOTTLES OF LIQUOR AND BEER TOWER IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BOXES OF LIQUOR INSIDE WALK-IN LIQUOR COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION VENTS.
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47
Jul 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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95
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS BETWEEN BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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74
Nov 9, 2023
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CEMENT BAR TOPS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE(ROUGH SURFACE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tin Roof last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tin Roof on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tin Roof?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tin Roof.
Has Tin Roof's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tin Roof have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tin Roof 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 Tin Roof inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tin Roof is inspected around three times per year on average.
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