Pass

Osito's Tap

2553 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 8, 2026

Osito's Tap was last inspected on September 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 8, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floor and floor drain in need of cleaning in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 wastewater backup: observed three-compartment sink in dishwashing area in disrepair and not draining properly (slow draining); water released from one compartment backup inside another compartment when released inside sink. Informed person in charge of requirements and must repair sink and maintain. The manager called the repair technician, and the issue was corrected during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed outside garbage receptacle lids not tight fitting per city code. Instructed to repair or replace dumpster lids to prevent rodent harborage. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original certificate on premises

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to invert utensils (handle up) and maintain

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certfied manager certificate posted or on site. Instd to have original certificate posted at all times, and manager with certificate on site at all times when preparing/handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in dry storage areas (boxes, chemicals). Instructed person in charge to organize and provide shelving maintaining items at least six inches from the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on site. Instructed manager to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Raw brick walls with gaps and holes at bar area. Instd to seal so as to be a smooth, non porous, even, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a written and employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide policy and necessary supplies including disinfectant effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at all handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: All refrigeration not on. Instd to have on and able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof or service. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      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: Equipment for food preparation not on site (cutting boards, blenders, prep tablees, etc). Instd to provide all equipment to be used for operation for inspection. Priority 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Overflowing open dumpster on site. Instd to remove same and provide dumpsters with tight fitting lids only. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Raw brick at bar area. Instd to seal so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of enrollment on site. Instd to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training obtained as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.