Local Market/The Brew
2101 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Mar 4, 2026
Local Market/The Brew was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
March 4, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training for the male food handler on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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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 present at the time of the inspection. Instructed the facility must have a person in charge at the facility at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no verifiable employee health policies on site. Instructed to review employee health policy and have all food handlers and dish washers sign the employee health polices. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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 kit available. 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
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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 foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 an original/valid certificate posted. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and an original/valid certificate posted at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training for the male food handler on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of food handler certificates instructed to obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Reach in coolers not in good repair at this time of inspection. Instructed manager to correct and maintain proper temperature priority 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers instructed to install and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of food handler certificates instructed to obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.