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Dryhop Brewers

Restaurant

3155-3159 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Jul 3, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Ice machine contaminated with black dirt buildup dripping into ice used for drinks.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine interior had accumulated black dirt dripping into the ice supply; all contaminated ice was discarded.
  • Multiple prep coolers missing thermometers and had damaged door seals that need replacement.
  • Ice scoops stored improperly on top of ice machine instead of in clean containers.
  • Grease and food spills around outside grease container and accumulated debris in bar floor drains require cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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Inspection History

Dryhop Brewers has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 13, 2026.

Aug 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Aug 4, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Feb 10, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

2 violations
Jun 24, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Jul 10, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Jul 3, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 7, 2023Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Mar 14, 2022Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations