OCT 1
2025
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAVERN ON THE POINT.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
6722-6726 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 1, 2025 · passed
5 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REVIEWED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED FOOD AND RUST ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE BLADE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE COOK'S LINE AND LIQUEUR ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK FROM UNDER THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE INTO A BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR ANY NOTED LEAKS FROM THE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MISSING TILE WALL UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND ADJACENT METAL PREP TABLE AND STORED FOODS. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACKS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
MAR 132025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EMPTY 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL NOT WORKING AND 2 DOOR "LOWBOY" COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL WITH TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED SINK NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND ONLY CONNECT HOSES TO SERVICE SINKS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAR 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITMES SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 1 OF 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 82024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 1 OF 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583512 DATED 10/17/2023: #51 " 2ND FLOOR HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT PICK UP STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK." #58 "NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 172023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP AT 6726 N NORTHWEST HWY DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULTED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
2ND FLOOR HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT PICK UP STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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FEB 42022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 4
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 22022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFEID FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND SHELLFISH ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SMALL LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR WITH 0PPM OF SANITIZER DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER ON SERVING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST HAVE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP MACHINE IN KITCHEN, BEHIND BAR AND APPROPRITE TEST STRIPS TO TEST SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY OF THE EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
Observed 2 food servers not wearing any masks. Instructed that mask must be worn covering nose and mouth. Citation issued 2-112-340.
JUN 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
JUN 72021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELFOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS ETC)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE BOX AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AND GREASE ON GROUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE (SIDE) STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2374135 ISSUED ON 06-23-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #10 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS BEHIND BARS AND SERVICE AREAS. #57 - FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (06-23-2020) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
JUN 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND 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 KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS BEHIND BARS AND SERVICE AREAS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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