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The Graystone Tavern

Bar

3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Wrigleyville

Apr 26, 2022 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Over 20 rat droppings found in storage, bar, and dishwashing areas; pest control treatment required.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • More than 20 rat droppings discovered along walls in rear dry storage, bar, and dishwashing area. Pest control treatment ordered.
  • Rear exit door has a 1/4-inch gap at the bottom, allowing pest entry. Door must be sealed.
  • Ice scoop stored directly on ice inside ice machine instead of in proper holder.
  • Heavy grease, old food particles, and dirt coating cooking equipment, deep fryer interior, and refrigeration unit rails. Floors in kitchen, dishwashing area, and beer cooler have thick grease, grime, and standing water. Holes in walls and ceilings need sealing to prevent pest entry.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Inspection History

The Graystone Tavern has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 23, 2026.

Jun 23, 2026Pass

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

6 violations
Jun 16, 2026Fail

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

10 violations
May 19, 2025Conditional

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

6 violations
Apr 1, 2024Pass

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

2 violations
Mar 25, 2024Fail

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

6 violations
Mar 12, 2024No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

May 3, 2022Pass

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 26, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

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

7 violations
Apr 13, 2022No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.