Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Corcoran's Grill & Pub

Name: Corcoran's Grill & Pub
Address: 1615 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

1615 N Wells St

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

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4 inspections

Canvass

Nov 4, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 15Other

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FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW ANIMAL FOOD ITEMS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNERS WITH SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN BASEBOARD LOCATED IN BASEMENT BY THE LINEN STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.

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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.

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

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 1, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN PINK AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

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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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 29, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT SET TO LOCATE WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE EASY TO LOCATE TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source