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Pilot Project Brewing

June 17, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-010.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 52.7F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING REPAIRS FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TO BE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE WHILE LINES ARE INSTALLED, AND IS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONING AT 70F. UNIT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. PREP TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BOTHG UNTIL COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON THE RIGHT SIDE THAT IS TORN AND PEELING. OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER THAT IS TORN ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE ICE BIN IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW, CREATING A SMALL PUDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM (ONE OF TWO SINKS) TO HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND FEMALE BATHROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CONDENSATE PIPE/EXPOSED PIPE DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND NOT INTO AN AVAILABLE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND DIRECT LINE TO ALLOW FOR APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE TO ELIMINATE ANY SPILLAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Not Ready on May 30, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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