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The Lodge Tavern, Inc.

February 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS OR IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS AT THE BULLPEN AREA IN THE REAR AREA THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE COME OUT PRIOR TO INSPECTION DATE OF MARCH 2 WITH PROOF OF SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY WITH ABOUT A 1/2 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BAR UNDER AND ARPUND THE EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 10, 2015: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.