Burke's Public House

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 25, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Oct 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashig signage at hand sink in the prep/cooking area.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Obsrved ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine in the basement. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop in a separate clean container to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint rusty metal prep shelf (next to the cooking equipment) in the kitchen and rusty exterior top of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine in rear dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor under and behind dishmachine in dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 17, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Jul 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed hand sink at the front bar. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all hand sinks used by food employees and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between the exposed hand sink and prep table in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splashguard and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

5. Sep 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build-up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and dust build-up on ventilation hood and filters. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood and filters.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink grease trap lid with rust build-up. Must paint/replace rusted grease trap lid.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some missing food allergen training certificates. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on-premises.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Sep 8, 2022 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jun 2, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the white reach-in freezer in the kitchen, also the same unit interior door liner broken with exposed insulation, replace. Broken rubber gasket inside the third door by the wall under prep cooler in the kitchen and white reach-in freezer in basement which has also missing handle, replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of equipment in the kitchen with a buildup of grease and burned food debris, specially oven. Also, inside coolers under the prep tables. Clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Provide cover for receptacles inside the women's washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease build-up on floor under cooking equipment,clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jun 21, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Both the reminder of: [ * “consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness " ] and the disclosure of an asterisk is needed on menus to indicate the reminder and identify the items of risk. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed legs of prep tables in rear kitchen unclean with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

9. May 17, 2018 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: Noted ice scoop with no holder at the front bar counter. Instructed to provide an ice scoop holder.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted heavy grease accumulation inside the electrical compartment of deep fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.....noted heavy ice build up inside the upright freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Noted dusty fans and ceiling at the kitchen prep area and holes and openings on ceiling at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pest. Must also clean and maintain ceilings and fans.

10. May 11, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Jul 6, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Jun 23, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices. Employee noted preparing foods (wrapping a tortilla) with bare hands. Employee stated his dipped his bare hands in the wiping cloth sanitizing bucket before handling the food.reviewed good hygienic practices, must use utensils or wear gloves and hands must be washed at the exposed hand washing sink before and after each glove use. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 1-24-17 report #1982032. #32-must provide lids for all ice bins at both bars.#34- must not use milk crates as shelving in food prep. Floors must be easily accessible for cleaning and monitoring. All stored items under both bars must be elevated from the floor 6" or above. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a means of repair/handle for the microwave oven.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of the dish machine found dirty and with excessive lime scale build-up. Must remove and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the kitchen three compartment sink with food debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove broken/unused hand soap dispenser from wall at the exposed hand sink. Peeling baseboard coving under the front bar ice bin must replace/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Extremely slow draining sink at the rear bar three compartment sink.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the food preparation area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees in the food preparation area must wear hat hair restraint,

13. Jan 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for all ice bins at both bars.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as shelving in food prep or basement dry storage. Floors must be easily accessible for cleaning and monitoring. All stored items under both bars and throughout the liquor storage room must be elevated from the floor 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the ceiling above the kitchen tall reach-in cooler. Must remove/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked/broken light shield above the slicer. Missing light shield end caps in basement at the walk-in coolers. Must replace all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container. Not on top of the ice machine.

14. Mar 10, 2016 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: Must re caulk the exposed hand sink in the prep area, (caulk worn out)and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal the gap/hole on the ceiling thru-out basement and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water on the mop sink. Instructed to provide hot running water

15. Apr 23, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Apr 21, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found cold-holding unit in the prep area unable to maintain proper temperature of 40f or lower at time of inspection. Ambient temperature was 49f by my thermometer and 50f by their internal thermometer. Instructed to have unit serviced so that it maintains the required temperature. Unit was tagged and can not be used until re-inspected by cdph. Once fixed please fax a letter to 312-746-4240 or email us at cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods inside the cold-holding unit at improper temperatures: 6 different types of salad dressing at 47f, 3 containers of cheese at 48.5f, hummus at 48.9f, roasted red pepper at 51.2f, 2# of butter at 48f, mayo at 50.2f, sliced tomatoes at 50.4f, and sour cream at 51f. Management voluntarily discarded 10# of food worth $50. Crtical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the fan vent covers in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer located in the basement to remove dust buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found cocktail cherrys and food debris on the floor outside of the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

17. May 28, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease and encrusted food debris build-up inside the deep fryer unit and oven,instructed to clean and maintain ice build-up inside the reach-in freezer in basement ,remove and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under three compartment sink and around grease box,instructed to clean and maintain.

18. Aug 12, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to paint/seal shelves, shelf surfaces must be smooth and easy to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood filters. Must clean filters and maintain also must clean/sanitize exterior of all sinks at main bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on basement floor under/around ice machine. Must keep floor dry/clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall behind dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must seal holes in wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered by meters (cardboard boxes, glasses, etc.). Must remove all plastic crates and provide shelves, must be able to clean floor under and around all items.

19. Aug 5, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

20. Jun 15, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sandwich reach in prep cooler door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight mineral build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/grease build up on floor under and around prep area fryer. Must clean floor under all equipment and along corners/walls throughout kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bar handwash bowl cold water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain sink.

21. Jun 7, 2012 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

22. Jun 9, 2011 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. Jun 2, 2011 Fail

    License-Task Force · Fail

    6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.ALL DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.RAW WOOD UNDER THE BAR COUNTERS AND INSIDE THE CABINET(FRONT BAR)NEED TO BE PAINTED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER(KITCHEN).

    • 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. REPLACE OR SEAL FLOOR TILE UNDER THE BAR, IN FRONT AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal brick walls on second dining area(no wall debris should be released from wall).seal opening next to hood and around mop sink.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BOTH BAR AREA,ACCORDING TO CITY CODE.ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK.

    • 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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED.REMOVE DEBRIS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.