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Kelly's Pub

949 W Webster Ave

Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Oct 9, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON RIGHT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 3, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13//NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-202.16//NOTED RUSTED DOORS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN----- 4-501.11//NOTED BASE OF BACK SPLASH ATTACHED TO FLAT TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GASH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

6-501.11//NOTED LOOSE DOOR HANDLE AT MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.------ 6-201.11//NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 21, 2024

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CORNED BEEF 46 F,BACON 68.1F IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR AND CHICKEN WINGS 46.2 F, BACON 46 F IN WALK-IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 5.5 LBS VALUED AT $80.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. 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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED RUSTED DOORS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #:2584400 CONDUCTED ON 10/31/23 "(55) 6-201.11---MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING." MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 31, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.

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

4-602.13--INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BOX COOLER BEHIND THE BAR DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE BOX BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH POOLING/STANDING LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

6-201.11---MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACED. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 27, 2023

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

HOT WATER IS UNABLE TO DISPENSE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT TURNING ON THE VALVE FROM UNDER THE SINK, WHICH CREATES A SPRAYING LEAK UNDER THE SINK AND ONTO THE FLOOR AND WALLS. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 63.3F. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER DISPENSING FROM THE HOT WATER NOZZLE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND LEAK REPAIRED UNDER THE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.

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 NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING AND CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND GREASE.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BOX COOLER BEHIND THE BAR DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE BOX BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH POOLING/STANDING LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON THE METAL EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS VENTILATION FILTER/COVER IN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

ALL PREP AND WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD COVERS THROUGHOUT FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORED BOXED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES -----FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR UNDER ALL SINKS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL -----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACED ----METAL WALL PLATE ON THE WALL OF THE MENS WASHROOM WITH OPEN SEAL/OPEN CREVICE. MUST SEAL.

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, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source

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