OCT 16
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EMBASSY PUBLIC HOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
1435 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 16, 2025 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 22024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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 292023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 172023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2023
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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APR 192022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
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 152021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT BASIN IN BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT. MUST CLOSE ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →