Canvass
Sep 10, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
High Dive / Dante's Tavern
1936-1938 W Chicago Ave
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jun 6, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 29, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN BOTH BAR AREAS, IN THE KITCHEN, IN TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT ANY RUSTED RACKS.
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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IN BAR WITH A MAXIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 109 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASH SOLUTION OF DISH MACHINE HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION NO DISHES FOUND INSIDE DISH MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES IN OR OUTSIDE DISH MACHINE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2024 · Original Source