Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
1415 N WOOD ST, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2601063
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 7, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2LBS.COOKED GUMBO AT 45.0F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DATED 8/6/25.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX. 2LBS. $187.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,COUNTER TOP AT BAR STATION,BEER WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DRAINS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DINING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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May 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK,ETC)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE SCOOPS AND CONTAINERS FROM INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,GASKET ON BOTH DOUBLE HOT HOLDING UNITS,GASKET ON LEFT TOP OF 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE MOLD BUILD UP AT MOPSINK BASIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DRAINS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 23, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 16, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED FOOD FROM UNAPROVED SOURCE. VACUUM-PACKAGED FISH, STEW, AND MEATBALLS, WITH THE SOURCE OF SAID FOOD UNABLE TO BE LOCATED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD COMES FROM A VERIFIABLY APPROVED SOURCE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF MEATBALLS, 10 POUNDS OF FISH, AND 10 POUNDS OF STEW ($300). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BAR AREA, THE KITCHEN, AND THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES HAVE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 2, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS SOLD "TO-GO" SUCH AS CANNED COCKTAILS, HOT HONEY, AND HOT SAUCES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION TO ITEMS SOLD TO GO.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR CONTAINS AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER THAT IS LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DIVERTER FOR HOSE ATTACHEMENT CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE SERVICE SINK TO CONNECT HOSES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON 1 OF 3 FRYERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (CRAB DIP, MASHED POTATOES, COOKED CORN CHOUX, ETC.) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED BY THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE MARKED ON THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (COOKED SPAGHETTI, LAMB SHANKS, CHICKEN, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 13, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS PROVIDED IN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK LOCATED OPPOSITE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON USED COOKING OIL CAN AND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN ALLEY AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 12, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.