Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Pilot Project Brewing
3469-3473 N Clark St
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Quick Answers
- When was Pilot Project Brewing last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from May 30, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026.
- Has Pilot Project Brewing ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 30, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Jul 9, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-304.11 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13 - OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 17, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-010.
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 issuesnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 52.7F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING REPAIRS FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TO BE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE WHILE LINES ARE INSTALLED, AND IS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONING AT 70F. UNIT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. PREP TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BOTHG UNTIL COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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 temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON THE RIGHT SIDE THAT IS TORN AND PEELING. OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER THAT IS TORN ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE ICE BIN IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW, CREATING A SMALL PUDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM (ONE OF TWO SINKS) TO HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND FEMALE BATHROOMS.
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
OBSERVED CONDENSATE PIPE/EXPOSED PIPE DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND NOT INTO AN AVAILABLE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND DIRECT LINE TO ALLOW FOR APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE TO ELIMINATE ANY SPILLAGE.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 30, 2025
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source