⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

MONK'S PUB

205-207 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Loop

License #: 1077

20
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2024 Inspection

August 29, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Employees open drink cup placed above food prep area at kitchen, instructed to keep away.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2023 Inspection

November 29, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 27, 2022 Inspection

December 27, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2022 Inspection

December 19, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2021 Inspection

October 28, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED , INSTRUICTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2020 Inspection

October 29, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHE...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2019 Inspection

October 8, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2018 Inspection

April 26, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 1, 2017 Inspection

June 1, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING OF THE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 22, 2016 Inspection

December 22, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN GUARDS NEED CLEANING,(DUSTY) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/M...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2016 Inspection

May 31, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BROWN WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR ,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2015 Inspection

January 5, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULIT-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A TONG HAND OVER TH...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2014 Inspection

June 16, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2014 Inspection

June 9, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP FOR HANDWASHING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(S) BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2013 Inspection

July 22, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUBBER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AN...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2012 Inspection

January 6, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2011 Inspection

March 28, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2011 Inspection

February 4, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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