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SWIFT AND SON'S TAVERN

3600-3602 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SWIFT AND SON'S TAVERN has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2018. The most recent inspection, on May 13, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

8 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 23, 2024. For example: REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 13, 2026. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 December 13, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 18, 2024. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 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.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MIDDLE AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS FIRST FLORR RESTROOM LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER HANDLES WHILE RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCT MAINTAINED ON FILE FOR EACH MONTH OF THE PAST YEAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DATE OF WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED IS NOT PRESENT OR AVAILABLE ON SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR PAST 90 DAYS OR ANY SHELLSTOCK TAGS PRESENT FOR PAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATES OF WHEN SHELLSTOCK FROM EACH CONTAINER IS LAST SOLD/SERVED ON EACH SHELLSTOCK TAG, AND TO MAINTAIN ON FILE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BASED ON DATE OS LAST SALE OR SERVICE. MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION MAINTAINED SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN ORDER OF LAST SALE OR SERVICE BUT DID NOT PROVIDE DATES OF TAGS. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Suspected Food Poisoning

    4 infractions

    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCT MAINTAINED ON FILE FOR EACH MONTH OF THE PAST YEAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DATE OF WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED IS NOT PRESENT OR AVAILABLE ON SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR PAST 90 DAYS OR ANY SHELLSTOCK TAGS PRESENT FOR PAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATES OF WHEN SHELLSTOCK FROM EACH CONTAINER IS LAST SOLD/SERVED ON EACH SHELLSTOCK TAG, AND TO MAINTAIN ON FILE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BASED ON DATE OS LAST SALE OR SERVICE. MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION MAINTAINED SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN ORDER OF LAST SALE OR SERVICE BUT DID NOT PROVIDE DATES ON TAGS. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE VARIOUS CUTS OF BEEF STORED IN BOTTOM PORTION OF TWO DOOR VERTICAL COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE AT 48.3F TO 50.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 20 LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER FOUND CONDENSATE DRIP LINE TO BE OUT OF PLACE AND REPLACED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS JACKETS AND SWEATERS STORED ON STORAGE RACK WITH CLEAN AND DRY UTENSILS AND BINS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE A DESIGNATED AREA IS PROVIDED FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED UTENSILS SUCH AS SPOONS AS SPATULAS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES POINTED UPWARDS IN CONTAINERS AND EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS WHEN STORING TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE REAR DRIP TRAY IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE PASTRY PREP AREA TO HAVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR WINE COOLER TO HAVE HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON 2 SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ICE.
  7. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • NOTED 1 TRAY OF OYSTERS WITH NO TAG STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $110 THRUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  9. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • NOTED 3 TRAYS OF OYSTERS WITH MULTIPLE TAGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COMINGLING OF SHELLFISH IS NOT PERMITTED FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
  13. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 185F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED PEELING OF FLOORS COATING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEMICAL STORAGE FOR DISH MACHINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED PEELING PLASTIC AS PROTECTING ON METAL SHELVING UNDER THE STAND MIXER IN THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
  18. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PORTABLE ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR COFFEE AREA MUST BE SELF DRAINING,AND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND PIPES AT FIRST,SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN,ALSO REAR STORAGE OF FIRST FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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