Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
The Monkeys Paw
2524 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 7, 2026
17
Inspections on record
8
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 7, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IN THE KITCHEN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 8, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 7, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2014 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 3, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2012 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Monkeys Paw — questions
- Did The Monkeys Paw pass its last health inspection?
- The Monkeys Paw at 2524 N Southport Ave was inspected on Apr 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at The Monkeys Paw?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 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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