Homer's was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
December 9, 2025 · License
Result: Fail
2 critical8 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsinks throughout and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of ice machine located in basement with ligh buildup on walls of equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear door leading to outside patio not rodent proof at bottom. Instructd to provide and protect outer openings.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of pest control agreement or logbook on site during time of inspection presenting required information. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strip kit on site for testing sanitizing strenght at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper sanitizing of utensils. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink located in bar prep. Instructed to provide and maintain as required for proper utenstil wash rinsing and sanitizing.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed walls inside walk in cooler behing shelving racks with black and grey molkd like buildup on surfaces. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed washbow in womens toiletroom slow draining as well as handsink located in bar prep leaking from side of basin. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacles located in womens toilet rooms without covering. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed miscellaneus items stored on floor in basment storage areas throughout. Instructed to provide adequate storage to elevate items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain to prevent pest harborage.
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 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.