Darrin's

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 8, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jun 2, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. May 24, 2021 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered inside (paper goods) closet on storage shelving in the rear storage area. Noted 10 mice droppings scattered on top of pop syrup boxes, noted 10 mice droppings scattered on the in the corner next to the front door and 15 mice droppings scattered on the on the bottom shelf of a storage rack in the rear storage area. Must remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the small reach in coolers behind the bar to remove spills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning trough out especially where droppings were found.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Aug 14, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · 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 signs at hand washing sinks in bar and men washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed table in rear storage area not smooth and easily cleanable. Food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Aug 11, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     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: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner, employee resposibility to report any illness transmissible through food. 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: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. 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: Observed no handwashing signs at hand washing sinks in bar and men washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not covered and overflowing with trash. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grill and fryer in rear storage area and no ventilation hood on site. All cooking equipment must fit completely under ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate