NOV 4
2025
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURNT CITY/DISTRICT BREW YARDS.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
417-427 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2025 · passed
2 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED STRIPPED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OFFICE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DRAWER FRONTS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD,BEER AND TOGO WALK IN COOLERS.DAMAGED WALL AT EMERGENCY EXIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MAR 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS AND USE SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPE FOOD THERMOMETER ON DRY TOWEL AND NOT SANITIZE THERMOMETER BETWEEN USES. A THERMOMETER WAS USED TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN THAT WAS NOT FINISHED COOKING IN THE DRYER AND THEN AGAIN TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD THERMOMETERS ARE SANITIZED IN BETWEEN USES. CHICKEN PLACED BACK INTO FRYER TO COOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HOMEMADE RANCH STORED IN SMALL CUPS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-53 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF RANCH ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN NORTHSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TRI TIP STEAKS IN HOT HOLD UNIT ON SERVICE LINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 128.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $23. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED POTATO SALAD STORED IN A 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $8. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
JUN 12022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE SERVING LINE/STEAM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND WOMENS WASHROOM (LOCATED NEXT TO ENTRANCE DOOR)HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c).CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 7 DAYS: potato salad Approx 22 qt $36, smoke beans 22 qt $17.25, stew 22 qt $115, chicken wings 80lbs $335, nacho cheese 16. qt $80. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS HAD A PREPARED BY DATE BETWEEN 6/23 - 6/29. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS, AND TO DISCARD FOOD AFTER 7 DAYS. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BRICK WALL IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.
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MAR 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE LOCATED ON SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DROP OFF CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT COOKING SERVING AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MAR 142019FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2019
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER PROVE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SERVICE SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DROP OFF CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT COOKING SERVING AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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