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Tary

Restaurant

111 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

River North

Jun 3, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

No certified food manager present during inspection and handwashing sink water too hot.

Key Findings

  • No certified food service manager was on site during the 8:30-9:00 AM inspection.
  • Handwashing sink in prep area had water temperature of 136.2°F, exceeding the acceptable 100-120°F range.
  • Only one employee had a food handler card on site; all staff must complete food handler training.
  • No handwashing signs posted in restrooms and previous inspection summary not displayed publicly.

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 #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 8:30AM-9AM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 136.2F. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN IT SO THAT IT PROVIDES WATER AT AN ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Tary has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 4, 2026.

Aug 4, 2026Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Jun 5, 2026Pass

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

2 violations
Jun 3, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

5 violations