Pass

Embassy Public House

1435 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 21, 2026

Embassy Public House was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelf in rear. Instd to remove foil so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in the hand sink in the kitchen prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. The food handler obtained paper towels for the hand sink during the inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex, sunny side eggs and poached eggs on brunch menu). The facility has used electronic menus due to health concerns and has instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide on the cdph website -copy given to manager) priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  4. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection #2585424 dated 11/17/2023. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory on menu for items served raw or undercooked such as the hamburger. Instructed to provide reminder, disclosure, and footnote for all undercooked items on all versions of the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused low temperature dish machine located at bar is not functioning at this time. Instructed to repair or replace and or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2554494 dated 4/19/2022: #10 "observed soap and paper towel dispenser mounted on wall above 2-compartment sink in basement. Must remove." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed soap and paper towel dispenser mounted on wall above 2-compartment sink in basement. Must remove.

      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 packaged can goods and liquor stored on raw wooden shelves in basement. Must paint or seal shelves. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed raw wood in basement on wall behind 2 compartment sink in basement. Must seal or paint. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at pipe under right basin in basement 2 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in ceiling of basement. Must close all holes to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.