FEB 18
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNNING POUR HOUSE.
EAT. 78/100
7718 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 18, 2026 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF POP MACHINE GUNS AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 232025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2025
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP, COOKED BEANS, COOKED PASTA, BUFFALO SAUCE, DICES TOMATOES AND 'SPECIAL SAUCE') IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN AND LINED WITH FOOD TISSUE PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT BAR 'FRONT' HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ITEMS ON THE FLOOR ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
AUG 232024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER MAIN LINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 222023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS IN COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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OCT 272022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER WORE HAIR RESTRAINT BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
MAY 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE 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
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHILIS,PASTAS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MAR 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED EXPOSED DRYWALL AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT DRY WALL,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OSERVED CLUTTER AT DRYSTORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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