SCHUBA'S TAVERN/TIED HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

3153-3159 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

10 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FOUR BATHROOMS TO BE WITHOUT A SIGN INDICATING TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS TIED HOUSE KITCHEN PREP TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM IMMEDIATLEY NEXT TO BAR/DOOR TO BASEMENT OF SCHUBA'S. HOT WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE, AND HAND WASHING SINK IS STILL ABLE TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

AUG 7

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD MOTH FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO (2) GASKETS ON TWO (2) DRAWERS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP AND BURNERS. COOLER DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT SEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN THE RIGHT SIDE ALL GENDER RESTROOM ON TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID.

NOV 16

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO SHELLFISH TAG WAS PROVIDED FOR 33 POUNDS OF FRESH MUSSELS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST BATCH OF MUSSELS IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG. MUSSELS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 33, VALUE 105.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE ON ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED LIDS AT GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE THE OVENS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS, FOOD, AND GREASE ON FLOORS: BAR AREA, KITCHEN(UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT), DISHROOM, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,1ST FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 17

2021

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 8

2021

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR ICE BIN NOTED DIRTY IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-13-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #'S 37- ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#39- NOTED DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROTECTED.#47- MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.#49- WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.#55- NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.#58- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2509677 ON 5-13-21 GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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MAY 13

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O)- NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11-. NOTED DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROTECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19- MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)- WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.

MAY 11

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH HOT WATER IN THE FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 130F AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REACHES A MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Serious Chemical Safety

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS FROZEN TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN LIVER THAT HAD BEEN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY C.D.P.H OR DEVELOPED A HACCP PLAN. NONE OF THE FOODS WERE LABELED OR DATED AND DID NOT MEET THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CRITERIA. ROP MACHINE AND ALL FOODS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO VARIANCE/HACCP DOCUMENTATION FOR THE SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. MUST PROVIDE. ROP MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROTECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM 5-9-19 REPORT #2288557. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED.

MAY 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE KITCHEN PREP FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FEB 2

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 30

2018

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SPLASHGUARDS AT SERVICE AREA 2ND FLOOR. FOUND NO DUMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM 1INCH GAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR BOTTOM.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND 4 WASHBOWLS WITH NO RUNNING WATER AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR. FOUND MISSING TOILET AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWLS. INSTALL TOILET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT STAFF RESTROOM BASEMENT.

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