EMBASSY PUBLIC HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

1435 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

8 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELF IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

OCT 16
2025
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 9
2024
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 2
2024
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX, SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). THE FACILITY HAS USED ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS AND HAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE -COPY GIVEN TO MANAGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

NOV 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2585424 DATED 11/17/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 17
2023
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS THE HAMBURGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR IS NOT FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554494 DATED 4/19/2022: #10 "OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 19
2022
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED PACKAGED CAN GOODS AND LIQUOR STORED ON RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

DEC 15
2021
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT ON WALL BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OR PAINT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT BASIN IN BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT. MUST CLOSE ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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