Did Harry Caray'S Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Harry Caray'S Restaurant at 33 W Kinzie St was inspected on Nov 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Harry Caray'S Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.(MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE).

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Harry Caray'S Restaurant

33 W Kinzie St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 3, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 3, 2025

#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.(MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE).
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN SALAD PREP LINE COOLER AND PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT FRONT MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE LARGE GARBAGE COMPACTOR UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS ON BOTH KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 3, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Harry Caray'S Restaurant — questions

Did Harry Caray'S Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Harry Caray'S Restaurant at 33 W Kinzie St was inspected on Nov 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Harry Caray'S Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.(MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE).
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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