Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Burnt City/District Brew Yards

Name: Burnt City/District Brew Yards
Address: 417-427 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

417-427 N Ashland Ave

Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Nov 4, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STRIPPED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OFFICE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DRAWER FRONTS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD,BEER AND TOGO WALK IN COOLERS.DAMAGED WALL AT EMERGENCY EXIT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Suspected Food Poisoning

Mar 22, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS AND USE SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPE FOOD THERMOMETER ON DRY TOWEL AND NOT SANITIZE THERMOMETER BETWEEN USES. A THERMOMETER WAS USED TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN THAT WAS NOT FINISHED COOKING IN THE DRYER AND THEN AGAIN TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD THERMOMETERS ARE SANITIZED IN BETWEEN USES. CHICKEN PLACED BACK INTO FRYER TO COOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOMEMADE RANCH STORED IN SMALL CUPS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-53 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF RANCH ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source