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The Harding Tavern

2732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 10, 2025

13

Inspections on record

7

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 10, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND OVEN.
  4. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE CEILING TILE HANGER IN PREP AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERE FROM WALLS ABOVE COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
  7. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  8. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Dec 10, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 27, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2014LicensePassRisk 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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The Harding Tavern — questions

Did The Harding Tavern pass its last health inspection?
The Harding Tavern at 2732 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Dec 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at The Harding Tavern?
The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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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