Chicago
63
YOUR CALL

Hopewell Brewing Company

2760 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Tavern · Low risk
YOUR CALL
63/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-24
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
63/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-24)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2015)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Pest Activity critical
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Sanitation minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
2026-02-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-02-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 21 SMALL, 1 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES IN PRODUCTION AREA BY LARGE TANK, APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONSIDE WALL WHERE HANDSINK IS LOCATED, ON PREP TAB...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR GARAGE LIFT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF IN THE FAR-RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PRODUCTION /STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE UNISEX TOILETROOMS WITHOUT A COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSICE CLUTTER IN SPACE WHERE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS MOP SINK ARE LOCATED, AND BASMENT/STORAGE. INSRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, STICKY SUBSTANCES, SUGAR AND OTHER INGREDIENTS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP TO ATTRACT PEST.

2025-02-27 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER.(OLD EQUIPMENT,CHEMICALS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

2016-01-19 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-12-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOORS HAVE 2 INCHES OPENING ON THE BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

PREMISES DOES NOT A HAVE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
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