NOV 13
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BOAR'S HEAD CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
210 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2025 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND NO FOOD GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREPARATION AREA(FRONT SANDWICH LINE AREA).MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 122024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Refrigerators thermometer placed in rear behind food containers, instructed to place in warmest part where it can be visible.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Packaged salads for grab and go missing contents weight, instructed to provide.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
brooms and dust pans kept too close to clean utensils, instructed to keep away.
OCT 212022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SANDWICHES AND SALADS PREPACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY AND ZIPCODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. ( EX. CONTAINS MILK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP(FRONT/REAR) FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH A HOLE. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
OCT 142022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK & PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND WHITE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SANDWICHES AND SALADS PREPACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY AND ZIPCODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. ( EX. CONTAINS MILK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 4 LARGE FLIES IN FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP(FRONT/REAR) FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH A HOLE. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JAN 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(SANDWICHES, SOUPS, SALADS)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 232020FAILED1 violationDETAILS
APR 23
2020
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.# 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONNECTED DRAIN FOR ICE STORAGE BIN BY COFFEE MACHINE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND ASSORTED DELI MEATS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER .
JAN 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed deserts in customer self service area without proper labels. Must label all customer self service, prepackaged potentially hazardous foods with business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Observed bulk foods (crazins) without proper label. Must label all bulk food items with name during storage. Must maintain same.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Observed clean linen bags improperly stored on the floor, in the closet in dining room. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found wiping cloths improperly stored throughout front prep area, on counters. Advised all wiping cloths must be properly stored in a clean container, in a sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.
SEP 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED 3- PENDANT LIGHTS OVER FOOD AT FRONT COUNTER NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS OR MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT INSPECTION.
SEP 12016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE.MUST CONNECT AND BE ABLE TO OPERATE AT NEXT INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER HEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1 TO 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MISSING DOOR SWEEP.MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING FROM RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED 3- PENDANT LIGHTS OVER FOOD AT FRONT COUNTER NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS OR MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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