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BUTCHER'S TAP

3553 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL, 60657

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
April 8, 2026
Type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (8)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL DEAD PEST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.

  • 47

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

    -502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED BASE COLD HOLDING UNITS EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATEDIN PREP AREA INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

  • 47

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

    4-501.13: **C** Microwave Ovens OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED A BULGING CEILING DUE TO LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN MIAN PREP AREA NEAR MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.