⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD BEVERAG

(Also Known As: THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY)

3149 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 70402

17
Total Inspections
9
Passed
3
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2025 Inspection

January 13, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2023 Inspection

October 5, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2022 Inspection

January 14, 2022• Complaint• 13 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.(+12 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2021 Inspection

April 19, 2021• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2020 Inspection

May 7, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO O...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2020 Inspection

April 30, 2020• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO O...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2019 Inspection

July 23, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2018 Inspection

August 14, 2018• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...(+13 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2017 Inspection

February 23, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2016 Inspection

March 9, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2015 Inspection

March 27, 2015• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in f...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2014 Inspection

March 7, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING AND BROKEN WALL AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET ROOM.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2013 Inspection

May 9, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED SPINACH AT TEM...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2011 Inspection

July 15, 2011• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT WIRE RACK SHELVING.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2011 Inspection

March 4, 2011• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS ...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections