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Hopsmith Tavern

15 W Division St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 21, 2026

27

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 21, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DEEP DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS AND THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST ON FAN COVERS AND RUST ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN WALK IN.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR (WITH THE GREY DUCK TAPE ON IT) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEIING TILES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED IN NEED OF REPAIR. (OVER THE HOLDING AREA ALONG THE WALL AND OVER THE HOT HOLD LINE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA AND THE MAIN FLOOR AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERED THAT NOT ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 21, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2020CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2016CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 26, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 19, 2016CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2015ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2014CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2011Tag RemovalPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2010Tag RemovalPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2010CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Hopsmith Tavern — questions

Did Hopsmith Tavern pass its last health inspection?
Hopsmith Tavern at 15 W Division St was inspected on Apr 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Hopsmith Tavern?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DEEP DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PO
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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