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CLEAN RECORD

HOPSMITH TAVERN

15 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60610

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

90/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Apr 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

13 total

contamination
538%
facility
431%
hygiene
215%
pest
215%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

The men's restroom upstairs is missing a sign reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work.

Code 10

MinorPest

There are gaps and holes in the basement ceiling where pipes pass through, which could let rats, mice, or bugs get inside the restaurant.

Code 38

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE END OF THE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 51

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLEAN AND CLEAR.

Code 55

MinorContamination

The ice machine had dark gunk building up inside it, which could contaminate your ice if not cleaned regularly.

Code 39

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER UNDER THE SHELVING WHERE THE MEAT SLICING MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE SECOND FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OR REMOVE FROM SPACE TO PREVENT A HARBORING SPACE FOR POSSIBLE PEST.

Code 47

MinorContamination

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE DISHES IN THE AREA.

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from April 2025362 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.