Did Homer'S pass its last health inspection?

Homer'S at 4518 S Mcdowell Ave was inspected on Dec 9, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 1 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Homer'S?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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 / Liquor

Homer'S

4518 S Mcdowell Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 3 (Low)

Fail

Most recent result

Dec 9, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 9, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH LIGH BUILDUP ON WALLS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PATIO NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT OR LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRESENTING REQUIRED INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER UTENSTIL WASH RINSING AND SANITIZING.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BEHING SHELVING RACKS WITH BLACK AND GREY MOLKD LIKE BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASHBOW IN WOMENS TOILETROOM SLOW DRAINING AS WELL AS HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP LEAKING FROM SIDE OF BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 9, 2025	License	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)

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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Homer'S — questions

Did Homer'S pass its last health inspection?: Homer'S at 4518 S Mcdowell Ave was inspected on Dec 9, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 1 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Homer'S?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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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