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NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN

700 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 31, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 11 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on August 2, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 August 2, 2018. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on November 3, 2015. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on July 14, 2011. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 13 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE LARGE HOT WATER HEATER TANK IN THE FOOD STAND WITH A LARGE DENT AND EXCESSIVELY RUSTED OUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE BEER LINES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER AT THE BAR AREA ON THE EAST SIDE.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER AREA ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON THE LIQUOR STORAGE RACK AND TIN FOIL USED A LINER IN THE KITCHEN CONCESSION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AND MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT RIP AND TEAR TO CAUSE POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AT THE FOOD SERVICE STAND. MUST ALSO REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.
  7. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT WATER NOTED AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED RAW BEEF BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP SERVICE STATION. ALSO NOTED RAW BEEF BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PICKELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. ADVISED MANAGER NOT TO STORE RAW FOOD ITEMS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO NOTED A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ACTIVELY DRIPPING ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE BEING STORED BELOW IN THE ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF EACH ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SPIDER WEBS AND SPIDERS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP SERVICE STATION. ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND INSECTS AND PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED CLEAN KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOORS IN EACH PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN HAND SINKS, SOAP DISPENSERS, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS, STORAGE CABINETS, AND UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS. MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS, DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN EACH PREP AREA AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR SERVICE STATION. MUST REMOVE ALL LEAVES, SPIDER WEBS, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD AND LIQUOR SERVICE STATIONS ABOVE HAND SINKS,AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECTS, SPIDER WEBS AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AT THE FOOD SERVICE STAND. MUST ALSO REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED 3 DOOR MILLER LITE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION (7-38-005A). FOUND 12-LBS. MOZZARELLA CHEESE & 35-LBS. HOT DOGS BETWEEN 50-55.9F INSIDE A PIZZA PREP COOLER (AMBIENT AIR=40.9F). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS, MONITOR FOOD TEMPS REGULARLY & KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AT ALL TIMES. (TOTAL AMOUNT=$135.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SANITIZER TEST STRIPS MUST BE PROVIDED. ANY ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KIOSK MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BRICK WALL AT HANDSINK IN COMMISSARY KITCHEN MUST BE RE-SEALED/SMOOTHED-OUT & EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT WEST SIDE KIOSK-MUST REPLACE; ALLLIGHT COVERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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