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Debonair

1575 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Liquor ZIP 60622 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Jul 21, 2025

Debonair was last inspected on July 21, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 21, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit clean up kit on site at time of inspection. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit containing all necessary items including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and maintain interior of ice machine. All ice in ice machine voluntarily discarded at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area ceiling light covers missing end caps. Must provide and install end caps for all ceiling light bulbs above prep and dishwash area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit clean up kit on site at time of inspection. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit containing all necessary items including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager, on site during inspection while potentially hazardous foods; pizza etc., were being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed light out in basement small prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at sprinkler system piping, in green room located in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  6. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Broken lids on beer cooler in basement area,instructed to repair/replace.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material broken pipe wraps above the juice boxes in basement area.instructed to repair/replace said wraps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Grimes and dust on pop, beer drain lines under the bar counter,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Broken uneven cement under bar counter in basement area,instructed to repair,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Front door not rodent proofed 1/4 gap under both doors and at center of both doors. Obsered 5 live roaches. 1 at first floor bar, 1 in hallway to the basement level, 1 in basement bar and 2 at dj booth. Observed 20 live flies in basement area, in both washrooms, at seating area and behind bar. Instructed manager to contact pest control for service and clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Found plumbers putty in 3 compartment sink at 1st floor bar area. Putty around drain holes. Instructed manager to remove all putty and sanitize sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All raw wood in need of sealing. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following: all soda guns and holders, interior of all sinks, under red bull cooler, and interior of beer coolers. Must clean and sanitize all equipment. Must detail clean all dust pans to remove build up. Must detail clean under all benches and sofas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area by the dj booth in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Floors in corners of bars in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All air vents in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet in 1st floor bar. Leak at 3 compartment sink p trap in basement area must correct and maintain at all times. Slow draining handsink in basement bar area and left hand washbowl in basement ladies room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove pop crates and provide adequate shelving for storage in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in first floor bar area.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor inside walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace missing/damaged floor tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at three compartment sink and exposed handsink not maintained. Instructed to repair three compartment faucet at neck to prevent leak and repair handle at exposed handsink to supply cold running water.

  12. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. Found approx 200 rodent droppings in various areas of business. Droppings found under customer seating area, behind bar on both levels, though out basememet storage areas. Also instructed to seal all holes and rodent proof all outer door openings. Also found evidence of rodents in food prep areas under equipment and on stock shelves. ALSO LIVE RODENT NOTICED BEHIND DJ BOOTH.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Proper ice ben covers needed on ice bens, wooden shelves need painting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All stock and storage shelves, shelves behind both bars, interior of ice bins, reachin coolers and cooking equipment all need detail cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors under and around equipment not clean. Also seal all holes and openings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Faucet leaking on three comp sink behind bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. All storage areas need detail cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.