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Tiny Tavern

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2022
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tiny Tavern seven times, with records going back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 8, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Tiny Tavern since Mar 8, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Tiny Tavern's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LOOSE HANDLE AT CAFE STATION HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, IINSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE AND AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 23, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS AND BURGERS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE ON ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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67
Jun 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE, AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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67
Feb 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE CUBE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.
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86
Jun 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EXISTING AND NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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90
Oct 4, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DUMP SINK ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE BAR AND THE DIPPER WELL AREA WHERE BAR UTENSILS WILL BE STORED IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION ON CLEAN UTENSILS.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tiny Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tiny Tavern on file is from Mar 8, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tiny Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tiny Tavern.

Has Tiny Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiny Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tiny Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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