AVENUE TAP & KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3407 N PAULINA ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE 3 DOOR COOLER TO HAVE A SHELF THAT IS RUSTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTED SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE OVEN TO HAVE A TORN PROTECTICE PLASTIC LAYER ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE GASKET TO BE TORN ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE DAMAGED GASKET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE SPRAY SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE TO BE LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE SPRAY NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.

APR 8

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

MAR 1

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATEs TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE HEATING ROOM/DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.

MAR 16

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING) ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

JAN 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -

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JUN 6

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ENCRUSTED ON THE POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPLACE LOOSE COVING ON CORNER WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST SELF-CLOSING FAUCETS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

AUG 9

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM THE TAP BEER MUST BE EXTENDED TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT USE ANY OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AS A "SLOP" SINK WHILE WASHING DISHES AND SINK IS SET. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR BAR.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND CALIBRATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

AUG 17

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F AND 54.5F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLERS. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 55,2F, COOKED PORK 49.4F, RAW BEEF AT 52.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 53.4F, TURKEY HAM 49.6F. HUMMUS 54.3F, FRESH CHEESE 49.3F, CREAM CHEESE 48.2F, VARIOUS KIND OF DRESSINGS AT TEMPERATURE 52.4F TO 54.3 SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.2F, SHREDDED LETTUCE IN WATER AT 55.3, VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESES ATTEMPERATURE OF 51.4F TO 54.5 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 24.5 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $71.44 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

OCT 15

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

OCT 4

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BARS AND REAR DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BARS AND REAR DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE DRY FOODS ARE STORED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must install a visible backflow prevention device for the ice machine. Repair water leak at pipe on the rear north wall in basement storage area.

MAY 16

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 26

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2012

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

TWO COOLERS FOUND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 47.8F WITH CHICKEN AT 47F. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 50.8F WITH PORK AT 53.7F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS.APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS BEEF AT 54.6F, 40 LBS CHICKEN AT 52.8F, 3 QTS ASSORTED SALAD DRESSING 3 LBS ASSORTED CHEESE AT 53.7F 15-20 LBS ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $750.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES. ICE DISCARDED, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS ON AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL, SANITIZING ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND COVER OPEN SEWER DRAINS. ALSO NOTED 10-15 DRAIN FLY THROUGHOUT BAR. PREVIOUS PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED FROM JULY 12' WITH NO TREATMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS AND FLIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE, AT ICE MACHINE, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT KITCHEN/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPAIR ALL. ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

MAY 21

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

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