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Red Lion Pub

2446 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Sep 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

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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.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/29/2024, REPORT #2605599. #58--NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Canvass

Oct 29, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED."

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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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER COMPARTMENT AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 22, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

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