Did House Of Blues pass its last health inspection?

House Of Blues at 329 N Dearborn St was inspected on Oct 27, 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 House Of Blues?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11---SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND

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

House Of Blues

329 N Dearborn St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 27, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 27, 2025

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11---SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER PREP LINE COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, PREP LINE COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN THE SAME AREA ALSO, FLOORS IN BAR AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11---OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AND THE FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 27, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 1, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 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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House Of Blues — questions

Did House Of Blues pass its last health inspection?: House Of Blues at 329 N Dearborn St was inspected on Oct 27, 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 House Of Blues?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11---SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND
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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