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Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden
3256-3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Apr 7, 2026
23
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 7, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS 100.1F NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
- #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: SMOKED BRISKET AT 108.6F AND SMOKED 1/2 CHICKENS AT 111.3F ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN BASMENT CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN DISH AREA SPRAYER AND FAUCET LEAKING WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 7, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 2, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 22, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 10, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2015 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 11, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 21, 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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Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden — questions
- Did Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden pass its last health inspection?
- Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden at 3256-3258 N Sheffield Ave was inspected on Apr 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS 100.1F NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSUR
- 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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