CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at HAWKEYE'S BAR & GRILL INC in an inspection dated 08/12/2025.
Situated at 1458 W TAYLOR ST, the establishment is part of University Village's active food service sector. The University Village area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: 2-101.11 Observed No City of Chicago Certified Food Manager Present While Tcs Foods (hamburgers and Salads) Were Being Prepared and Served. Management Instructed That a Certified Food Manager Must Be Present at All Times While Tcs Foods Are Being Prepared and Served. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012. Citation Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The second violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: 4-602.13 Clean the Beer Lines Behind the Main Bar. Clean the Tables and Shelves Behind the Basement Bar. Clean the Dry Storage Shelves in the Basement.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.
The fourth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: 5-205.15 Replace the Leaking Beer Lines Behind the Main Bar.. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The fifth violation concerned sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: 6-501.114 Remove the Excessive Clutter on the Floor in the Utility Room Next to the Liquor Storage Area.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The sixth violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: 6-501.12 Clean the Floor Behind Both Bars, in the Dry Storage Room in. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS AND SALADS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. CLEAN THE TABLES AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR. CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPLACE THE LEAKING BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM NEXT TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2621691 ON 8/4/25 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE WAIT STATION, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE BASEMENT STAIRWELL EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR GANGWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN AND BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE TRAYS, AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE THAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WOOD, OLD FOOD, AND ICE BUILT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE ALL UNSEALED WOOD, CLEAN THE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING..
Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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