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DURKIN'S TAVERN

810 W DIVERSEY PKWY, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant (TAVERN)

Inspection summary

DURKIN'S TAVERN has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 19, 2018. The most recent inspection, on April 30, 2018, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 April 27, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 12 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2018. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF BEER COOLERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED ICE BINS WITH OUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATIONS VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPEN AND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE REAR LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMNT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN FRONT AND REAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR NORTH SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF BEER COOLERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED ICE BINS WITH OUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATIONS VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPEN AND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE REAR LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMNT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN FRONT AND REAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR NORTH SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF BEER COOLERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED ICE BINS WITH OUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATIONS VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPEN AND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE REAR LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMNT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN FRONT AND REAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
  4. Complaint

    0 infractions

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