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DRAM SHOP LTD

3040 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant (TAVERN)

Inspection summary

DRAM SHOP LTD has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 9, 2014. The most recent inspection, on July 27, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on July 27, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2015. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR SPRAYING WATER NO SIDE FROM FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THOUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  2. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 2 FRUIT FLIES BY THE FRONT DOOR AND 1 BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT DOOR COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE AND THE SIDE EDGE TO HAVE LIGHT SHINING THROUGH-NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO REPAIR DOOR SO IT IS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BAR AREA AND AT REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS . APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP AT THE CENTER BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOORS ALONG THE CORNERS OF CLUTTERED BASEMENT AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND INTERIORS OF THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT KEG WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT AREAS AND OUTSIDE REAR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WET WASH CLOTHS STORED BENEATH THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROPERLY STORE INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH LID AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF FRONT BAR CABINETS,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLLOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALLS NEAR TO FRONT WINDOW AND BASEMENT AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDWASH SINK IS SLOW DRAINING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM INSIDE FRONT BAR CABINETS AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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