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Duffy's Tavern & Grille

Bar

420-422 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

Lakeview

Apr 14, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Pass

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ice machine upper shoot needs cleaning; cooler doors damaged and improperly repaired with tape.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine's upper shoot requires cleaning and ongoing maintenance.
  • Storage items in rear hallway must be elevated off floors, and cardboard shelf liners must be replaced with smooth, cleanable material.
  • Three-door cooler has a torn rubber door gasket and a broken handle temporarily fixed with tape—both need replacement.
  • Food managers lack required allergen training certificates; documentation must be provided.

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:

UPPER ICE SHOOT IN THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #45 — SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations