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The Brew Podcast

7101 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 16, 2026

The Brew Podcast was last inspected on June 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 16, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no person in charge on site. Instructed to always have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision located at the handwashing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision at the hand washing sink at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints while prepping foods. Instructed to always provide hair restraints at all times.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed rust on top of the grease trap. Instructed to remove rust.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaks on the water line under the hand-washing sink and 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a certificate posted while tcs foods (eggs, milk) are bieng prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and an original/valid city of chicago certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no person in charge on site. Instructed to always have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2637864 dated 6/3/26; 38 - 6-501.111 observed no pest control logbook on site for inspector's review. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c). Upon reinspection still observed no adequate pest control service report provided. Instructed the facility must provide a pest control service report for the calendar year of 2026. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints while prepping foods. Instructed to always provide hair restraints at all times.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed rust on top of the grease trap. Instructed to remove rust.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaks on the water line under the hand-washing sink and 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a certificate posted while tcs foods (eggs, milk) are bieng prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and an original/valid city of chicago certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no person in charge on site. Instructed to always have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor vomit and diarrhea clean up supplies on site to respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      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: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door opened without adequate screening to prevent the entry of pests. Instructed to provide adequate screening or maintained door closed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no pest control logbook on site for inspector's review. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed rust on top of the grease trap. Instructed to remove rust.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leaks on the water line under the hand-washing sink and 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a certificate posted while tcs foods (eggs, milk) are bieng prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and an original/valid city of chicago certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler's certificates available for inspectors review. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Instructed to install and maintain

      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: Door at common storage area in need of rodent proofing. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food stored on floor in common storage area. Instructed to have all items up off floor 6 inches. Correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All raw wood in need of sealing. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at handsink in front prep area in need of repair. Correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in front prep area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide and vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005 issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no self closing device on washroom door; instructed to install a self closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a section of the wall underneath the three comp sink not coved; instructed to install a wall coving at the base of the wall to seal opening between the lower wall and floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two holes in the hallway common area exposing pipes of plumbing; instructed to seal holes.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 issued.

      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 vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide and vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005 issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at utility sink in closet; must provide and maintain at all times. No cold running water at the exposed handsink in the prep area as required; must provide and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control log book or contract on premises as required for service from a licensed pest control company. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no self closing device on washroom door; instructed to install a self closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the disposal unit overflowing in enclosed area; must clean and maintain area. Service scheduled for pick up on tuesdays. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed two holes in the hallway common area exposing pipes of plumbing; instructed to seal holes.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a section of the wall underneath the three comp sink not coved; instructed to install a wall coving at the base of the wall to seal opening between the lower wall and floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items stored in the furnace closet; instructed to remove items stored in furnace closet to avoid clutter and possible rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.