⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

THE KERRYMAN

661 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 1479396

23
Total Inspections
18
Passed
2
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2025 Inspection

October 16, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AR...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2025 Inspection

October 14, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2024 Inspection

September 24, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 20, 2023 Inspection

December 20, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/DIRT UNDER THE BAR AREA ON GROUND FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 28, 2022 Inspection

November 28, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2021 Inspection

July 28, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON COUNTERTOPS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES, AND MA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2020 Inspection

March 18, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F. INSTRUCTED TO R...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2019 Inspection

May 13, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING A DISCLAIMER TO THE FOOT NOTE ( FOOD ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2018 Inspection

September 19, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH ...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 11, 2018 Inspection

September 11, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH P...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2016 Inspection

December 14, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CACLCIUM BUILD UP ON BARS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED S...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2016 Inspection

May 5, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USIN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2015 Inspection

May 29, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND BET...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2014 Inspection

November 4, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS)ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP A...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2014 Inspection

January 22, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED PREMISES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING.STREN...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2013 Inspection

February 25, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: USING EMPTY TIN CANS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2011 Inspection

September 28, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2011 Inspection

September 21, 2011• Complaint• 8 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. F...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2011 Inspection

April 5, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2011 Inspection

January 25, 2011• 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)

May 24, 2010 Inspection

May 24, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Must l...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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