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SWIFT AND SON'S TAVERN

3600-3602 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL, 60613

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
May 13, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (5)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (SINGLE RACK) NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 131F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F IS REACHED ON THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

    OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (HOUSE MADE SALAD DRESSINGS, MUSHROOM GRAVY, MAC AND CHEESE SAUCE) STORED BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS, WITH THE PREP DATE COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

    OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SAUCES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

    OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SAUCES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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.