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Publican Tavern K1
11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago 60666 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
May 19, 2026
40
Inspections on record
27
Times passed
8
Times failed
Violations cited on May 19, 2026
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT TURN OFF. WHEN HAND WASHING SINK IS RUN WATER DRIPS FROM THE BOTTOM PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN SERVER DRINK STATION AND ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 28, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 3, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 30, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 24, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 21, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 29, 2016 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Consultation | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 4, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 17, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 30, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 25, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 10, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 21, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2010 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2010 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Publican Tavern K1 — questions
- Did Publican Tavern K1 pass its last health inspection?
- Publican Tavern K1 at 11601 W Touhy Ave was inspected on May 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 40 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
- What violations were cited at Publican Tavern K1?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT TURN OFF. WHEN HAND WASHING SINK IS RUN WATER DRIPS FR
- 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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