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Tavern On The Point

6722-6726 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

56cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2652668
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026160
20252120
2024250
2023170
2022391
20212100
2020170

Inspections

  1. Aug 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. Friday, August 07, 2026

  2. Oct 1, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REVIEWED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED FOOD AND RUST ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE BLADE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE COOK'S LINE AND LIQUEUR ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK FROM UNDER THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE INTO A BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR ANY NOTED LEAKS FROM THE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED MISSING TILE WALL UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND ADJACENT METAL PREP TABLE AND STORED FOODS. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACKS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

  3. Mar 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EMPTY 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL NOT WORKING AND 2 DOOR "LOWBOY" COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL WITH TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED SINK NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND ONLY CONNECT HOSES TO SERVICE SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  4. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITMES SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 1 OF 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  5. Mar 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 1 OF 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583512 DATED 10/17/2023: #51 " 2ND FLOOR HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT PICK UP STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK." #58 "NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Oct 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP AT 6726 N NORTHWEST HWY DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULTED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      2ND FLOOR HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT PICK UP STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  7. Jul 27, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Feb 4, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Feb 2, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFEID FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND SHELLFISH ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SMALL LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR WITH 0PPM OF SANITIZER DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER ON SERVING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST HAVE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP MACHINE IN KITCHEN, BEHIND BAR AND APPROPRITE TEST STRIPS TO TEST SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY OF THE EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      Observed 2 food servers not wearing any masks. Instructed that mask must be worn covering nose and mouth. Citation issued 2-112-340.

  10. Jun 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  11. Jun 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELFOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS ETC)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE BOX AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AND GREASE ON GROUND.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE (SIDE) STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2374135 ISSUED ON 06-23-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #10 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS BEHIND BARS AND SERVICE AREAS. #57 - FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (06-23-2020) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

  12. Jun 23, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS BEHIND BARS AND SERVICE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.