The Duck Inn

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Inspections

1. Aug 3, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     HOOD VENT AND FILTERS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2. Jul 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     HOOD VENT AND FILTERS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

3. Jan 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

4. Dec 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL SHELVING TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILUDP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND UNFINISHED CEILING IN BASEMENT FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

5. Aug 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND WATER DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

6. Aug 2, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND A MOP HEAD LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. MANAGER ELIMINATED LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FULL AND TWO BAGS OF GARBAGE PLACED ON TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, MANAGER STATES "THE FACILITY IS WAITING FOR A GARBAGE PICK UP TODAY". INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW AND NEVER PLACE BAGS OF GARBAGE ON TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP OR ADDING AN ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND WATER DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

7. Nov 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVING STATION LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE SERVING STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.

8. Mar 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR HAMACHI TARTARE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED COUPLE ITEMS ON MENU THAT IS SERVED RAW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU ALSO INCLUDE ASTERISKING THE ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OVER THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE SIDE(WEST) WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL/MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

9. Feb 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     REMOVE THE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY IN THE BACK CORNER AND AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     CLEAN THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS FOR THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA SO THAT THEY CAN HOLD WATER IN THE BASINS.

10. Aug 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE P-TRAP OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE OUTSIDE BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

11. Aug 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      COVER/WRAP ALL PRESET SILVERWARE AT TABLE SETTINGS OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(PEELING PAINT, WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

12. Nov 20, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      HAS MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAS NO ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN (BAR AREA),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT CABINETS BEHIND (BAR AREA)MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS BENEATH THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO, SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      ADEQUATE LIGHTING MUST BE PROVIDED AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM(S) MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      ELECTRIC ROTISSERIE UNIT IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AND REMAING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jul 3, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.