Pass

The Northman Beer and Garden

233 E Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

Special Event ZIP 60601 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jul 20, 2026

The Northman Beer and Garden was last inspected on July 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 20, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed gaps along bottom of breezeway doors where storage is located must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and discolored in all prep/dish washing areas must repair or replace to be in good repair.

    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: Must repair or replace missing handle on topside of salad prep cooler & worn door gaskets.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found small cutting board at front counter in need of repair, dark grooves present, instructed to replace and maintain.

      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: Found missing handle on lid of cold holding unit, instructed to replace handle and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) no employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 (a) no vomit diarrhea cleanup kit no procedure, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.