STOUT BARREL HOUSE AND KITCHEN

642-644 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

16 inspections

CanvassDec 11, 2025
3 infractions
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 1ST FLOOR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassMay 20, 2019
0 infractions
CanvassMay 8, 2018
1 infraction
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS ON FILE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassApr 18, 2017
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA FOUND FOUR LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE AND BREAD CRUMBS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOUND SMALL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE LARGE WHOTE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND MANY LIGHT BROWN RECTANGULAR WOODEN SERVING TRAYS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPED CORNERS AND HOLES WITH ROUGH EDGES. MUST REPLACE ALL ABOVE STATED ITEMS WITH SERVING TRAYS WHICH ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN BAR AREA UNDER THE HAND SINK, 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER ALL ICE BOXES AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - FOUND CORNER OF WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN BEER BOOTLE COOLER CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINDEX IN THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AREA NOT LABELED. ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassApr 13, 2017
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 7, 2016
4 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED MULTI USE FOOD EQUIPMENTS(PANS,POTS,TONGS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SPLIT SEAMS AT TOP EDGES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISHWASHER AREA AND MAINTAIN TO AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE 2 TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 5, 2016
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED MULTI USE FOOD EQUIPMENTS(PANS,POTS,TONGS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SPLIT SEAMS AT TOP EDGES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISHWASHER AREA AND MAINTAIN TO AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE 2 TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 30, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassMar 18, 2015
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - NOTED A SLIGHT WHITISH DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS AT THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 24, 2015
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 23, 2014
1 infraction
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
CanvassMay 12, 2014
6 infractions
- 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
  - NOTED SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAGS FROM SHELL FISH UNTIL THE BADGE IS TOTALLY CONSUMED AND THEN MUST STORE THE TAGS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FILE BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE TAGS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $24.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES BATHROOM,CUSTOMER BATHROOMS,UTILITY ROOM, BAR AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT U-JOINT PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
CanvassMay 28, 2013
3 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - SPICE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FAUCET AT 2ND FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NECK
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FLY TRAPS STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
fire complaintOct 26, 2012
0 infractions
Short Form Fire-ComplaintOct 24, 2012
0 infractions
LicenseMay 16, 2012
0 infractions