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Vaughans Pub

5485 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago 60630 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 10, 2026

20

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 10, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST DOWNSTAIRS WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER CHESTS.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 10, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2021Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 6, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 27, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2011ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2010Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2010CanvassFailRisk 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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Vaughans Pub — questions

Did Vaughans Pub pass its last health inspection?
Vaughans Pub at 5485 N Northwest Hwy was inspected on Jul 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Vaughans Pub?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST DOWNSTAIRS WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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