Pass

The Talbott

20 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 15, 2026

The Talbott was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

June 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed prep area coolers door rubber gaskets ripped (along cookline). Instructed manager must repair/replace damaged coolers door rubber gaskets.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on prep area coolers condensers. Must clean coolers condensers and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food/litter build up on bar floor. Instructed manager must clean bar floor and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed one burned out ceiling light bulb above dishmachine. Instructed manager must replace with working ceiling light bulb.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: 4-501.11 observed freezer chest in basement in a state of disrepair. Gaskets were broken and top of freezer cracked exposing cushion on interior of lid. Instructed manager to repair or replace freezer.

      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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as storage. Instructed manager to remove milk creates.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lemons on site with signs of spoilage. Lemons changed to greenish color with white fuzzy material coming out of them. Instructed manager to ensure all food is in good condition. Manager discarded. 8 pounds of lemons ($7) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked oatmeal held at an inadequate temperature of 50 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1/4 pound oatmeal ($2) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 small flies in bar area of facility. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      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 freezer chest in basement in a state of disrepair. Gaskets were broken and top of freezer cracked exposing cushion on interior of lid. Instructed manager to repair or replace freezer.

      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: Observed milk crates being used as storage. Instructed manager to remove milk creates.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Certified food manager arrived approximately 11:00 am. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager and original certificate is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed manager to ensure all food handler certificates are up to date.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed basment prep handwashing sink deteriorating at base of faucet, instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods in cold hold in rear prep 1dozen eggs at 60.7f and pork sausage at 57.4f, food discarded and denatured by manager. 4 lbs 29.00 in value. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing ceiling tiles and in basment prep area basement dish and dry storage area. Loose ceiling tiles next ventilation hood in rear prep area, basment prep broken floor tiles, and concrete throughout basment prep amd dishwashing areas missing access panal in bastment prep.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hanging light shield in basment prep area, instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood system in rear prep with excessive grease and dust accumulation, instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulb in hood system, instructed for replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pre set tableware uncovered in dining area. Instructed to cover in order to prevent possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some trash and food debris on floors underheavy equipment in bar. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training for all food handlers and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Deli cup not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry utensils, no use of cloth towels to dry utensils.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement kitchen floor missing tiles around grease trap, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.