Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Murphy's Bleachers
3653-3655 N Sheffield Ave
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
May 29, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA (LEADING TO OUTDOOR STAIRWELL BETWEEN WALK-IN FREEZER AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE) WITH LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BENEATH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP OR REPAIR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OPENING TIGHT-FITTING AND FREE OF GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR FRONT BAR AREA) TO BE SOILED WITH RUST BUILDUP AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF RUST AND OTHER SOILS 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 24, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES UPPER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE LIDS OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION BINS. PLASTIC BEING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.----NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PLASTIC CUP STORAGE AREA/ROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PIZZA OVENS. MUST CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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 issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source