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Lyons Beverage Depot

712 E 87th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 20, 2025

3

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 20, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 20, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 3 (Low)
Oct 27, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 3 (Low)
Oct 14, 2021LicensePassRisk 3 (Low)

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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Lyons Beverage Depot — questions

Did Lyons Beverage Depot pass its last health inspection?
Lyons Beverage Depot at 712 E 87th St was inspected on Nov 20, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Lyons Beverage Depot?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,
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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