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Duffy's Tavern & Grille

Bar

420-422 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

Lakeview

Nov 17, 2022 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Ice machine has mineral buildup; multiple plumbing issues including slow drains and corroded faucets need repair.

Key Findings

  • Mineral substance buildup detected inside ice machine interior; requires cleaning, sanitizing, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Handwashing sinks in dishroom and main bar drain slowly; corroded faucet at three-compartment sink needs replacement.
  • Broken condenser unit wrap inside walk-in cooler requires repair.
  • Debris, grime, and water accumulating on floors throughout bar areas and storage; broken cement floor at rear kitchen entrance needs smooth, cleanable repair.

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:

BEGINING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Violation code #41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector's Notes:

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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Inspection History

Duffy's Tavern & Grille has had 16 inspections in the last 5 years with a 69% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 30, 2026.

Jul 30, 2026Pass

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

Jul 23, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Apr 14, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Sep 4, 2025Pass

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

Standout inspection
Aug 26, 2025Fail

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

5 violations
Jun 14, 2024Out of Business

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

Jun 13, 2024Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

8 violations
Jun 13, 2024Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jun 13, 2024Pass

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

8 violations
Jun 11, 2024Not Ready

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jun 11, 2024Not Ready

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Standout inspection
Jun 11, 2024Fail

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

12 violations
Nov 14, 2023Conditional

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

2 violations
Nov 17, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

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

9 violations
Dec 6, 2021Pass

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

3 violations
Nov 22, 2021Fail

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

4 violations