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Siena Tavern

51 W Kinzie St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 10, 2025

20

Inspections on record

7

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 10, 2025

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR (CRUDO COFFEE STATION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE MAIN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 10, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2024Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2021Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2014ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2013LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2013License Re-InspectionPassRisk 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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Siena Tavern — questions

Did Siena Tavern pass its last health inspection?
Siena Tavern at 51 W Kinzie St was inspected on Oct 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Siena Tavern?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR (CRUDO COFFEE STATION).
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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